CHW Role

A mixed-methods exploration on whether and how community health navigators impact the mental health of adults with chronic health conditions in ENCOMPASS

This study looked at how the Community Health Navigator (CHN) program, part of the ENCOMPASS study in Calgary, Canada, helps patients with chronic health conditions (CHCs) manage their mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. CHNs assist patients by connecting them to care, resources, and offering emotional support. The study involved both surveys and interviews to … [Read more...] about A mixed-methods exploration on whether and how community health navigators impact the mental health of adults with chronic health conditions in ENCOMPASS

Village health workers (VHWs) in Zimbabwe play a vital role in primary healthcare but face challenges addressing new health issues. This study reviewed 52 articles and reports to identify ways to improve their effectiveness. Key factors include creating supportive work environments, involving communities, providing training, and ensuring supervision. With these strategies, VHWs … [Read more...] about Strategies for effective and efficient delivery of primary health care by village health workers: A scoping review using the Rodgers’ Evolutionary Concept Analysis Framework

A study in Bangladesh found that educating pregnant women at home about newborn jaundice, led by community health workers, significantly improved their knowledge and attitudes. After the intervention, awareness of jaundice signs and management rose from 33% to 71%. Mothers who gained more knowledge were five times more likely to have a positive attitude toward managing … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of prenatal intervention on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in rural Bangladesh: Results from a cluster-randomized trial

Community health workers (CHWs) in the Dominican Republic played a key role in reducing malaria cases in urban areas of Greater Santo Domingo. From 2019 to 2022, malaria cases dropped from 1,243 to just 6. CHWs identified and treated cases faster than health facilities, with most cases found through proactive household visits. Although COVID-19 disrupted their work, the network … [Read more...] about The role of a structured community health worker network in achieving malaria elimination goals in the Dominican Republic: An impact evaluation amid COVID-19 disruptions

In Mahenge, Tanzania, a community-based epilepsy care program helped reduce seizures and improve medication adherence among people with epilepsy in a region affected by onchocerciasis. Community health workers screened for epilepsy, distributed antiseizure medications (ASMs), promoted ivermectin use for onchocerciasis, and monitored progress monthly. The program significantly … [Read more...] about Community-based epilepsy care in an onchocerciasis-endemic area: A 3-year cohort study in Mahenge, Tanzania