This study sought to explore the facilitating factors and barriers of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) during health emergencies in Nepal. In-depth interviews were conducted with FCHVs and health managers to explore their level of knowledge on earthquakes and their experience in the 2015 earthquakes. Questions included knowledge on earthquakes, FCHVs’ experience … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Volunteers Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: A Qualitative Study
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Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
This review sought to examine the extent to which mobile health, in the form of smart devices, may enhance the delivery of public health messages in CHW-client interactions. A structured search of the PubMed and LILACS databases was conducted using subject heading terms in four categories: (i) technology user, (ii) technology device, (iii) use of technology, and (iv) outcome. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
A comparative assessment of the community frontline health workers for their knowledge and practices of malaria diagnosis and treatment in three contiguous districts Mandla, Balaghat, and Dindori of Madhya Pradesh, India
A cross sectional study was conducted in 2021 to evaluate the impact of training on malaria-related knowledge and practices of ASHAs in Mandla and two other adjoining districts (Balaghat and Dindori) in India. A structured questionnaire was administered to ASHAs to measure their knowledge and practices related to malaria etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Results … [Read more...] about A comparative assessment of the community frontline health workers for their knowledge and practices of malaria diagnosis and treatment in three contiguous districts Mandla, Balaghat, and Dindori of Madhya Pradesh, India
An intervention pilot to facilitate harm reduction service decentralization in Vietnam
This study’s goal was to pilot test a CHW-delivered intervention to facilitate decentralized harm reduction service delivery in Vietnam. This study was conducted between August 2020 and May 2021 at six community methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) distribution sites in Thai Nguyen Province of Vietnam. Five commune health workers (CHWs) were recruited from each center and … [Read more...] about An intervention pilot to facilitate harm reduction service decentralization in Vietnam
Participatory Workshop-Based Intervention for Better Preparedness and Awareness About Disaster Management Among Accredited Social Health Activists in India: A Brief Report
This quasi-experimental study sought to determine the efficacy of a disaster management training program among Accredited Social Health Activists, ASHAs, in Mysuru, India. Forty ASHAs from three primary health facilities were enrolled. ASHAs attended a three hour disaster management workshop and then underwent a mock-disaster drill. Researchers assessed disaster preparedness … [Read more...] about Participatory Workshop-Based Intervention for Better Preparedness and Awareness About Disaster Management Among Accredited Social Health Activists in India: A Brief Report