This article presents the development and validation of the Stroke Literacy Assessment Test (SLAT) for assessing Community Health Workers' (CHWs) competencies in stroke prevention. The SLAT evaluates factual knowledge and application levels related to stroke risk factors. Through expert reviews, cognitive interviews, and diagnostic analysis, the SLAT demonstrated validity and … [Read more...] about Development and Validation of a Stroke Literacy Assessment Test for Community Health Workers
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Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
Two educational workshops in Spanish were conducted for 81 Hispanic/Latino community health workers in the Chicagoland area to increase their knowledge of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Pre/post-surveys showed a significant improvement in their understanding of PD causes, symptoms, treatment, and available resources. Educating community health workers in their native language can … [Read more...] about Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
An anthropological history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change
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
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