This study traces the 35-year history of Nepal's Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). Through document analysis, it reveals ongoing issues like gender roles, workload, and pay. Initially, FCHVs were male, but the program shifted to all-female volunteers due to maternal and child health goals. Despite their crucial role, FCHVs face challenges like low pay and increasing … [Read more...] about An anthropological history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change
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Large Language Models to Support Community Health Workers
ChatCHW is a smartphone app designed to enhance the quality of care provided by community health workers (CHWs) worldwide, with consistent and quality care. By combining large language models like ChatGPT with local clinical guidelines, ChatCHW provides expert medical advice tailored to each CHW's region. The app features user-friendly design, multi-language support, and … [Read more...] about Large Language Models to Support Community Health Workers
Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers (CHWs) in Montes Claros, Brazil. Of the 675 CHWs surveyed, 25.8% showed inadequate work ability. Factors such as longer service length, poor health status, depressive symptoms, and voice disorders were associated with this outcome. The … [Read more...] about Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program
The CoGENES program trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate Hispanic/Latino individuals about genetic testing for colorectal cancer. The three-week program improved participants' self-efficacy, genetic knowledge, and self-confidence. The findings highlight the effectiveness of culturally tailored training for CHWs in educating Hispanic communities about cancer … [Read more...] about Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program
Use of Community Health Workers Among U.S. Male Latino Population: A Scoping Review
This scoping review investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing the health needs of Latino males in the United States. Twenty articles were reviewed, highlighting interventions focused on occupational health, social support, and disease management. Most interventions utilized existing social networks and community-based participatory research (CBPR) … [Read more...] about Use of Community Health Workers Among U.S. Male Latino Population: A Scoping Review