This study evaluated a hypertension (HTN) health education program in Puerto Rico, led by community health workers (CHWs) using the American Heart Association’s Empowered to Serve modules. CHWs taught participants about HTN prevention and management, provided blood pressure monitors, and referred them to self-monitoring programs. Pre- and post-surveys showed significant … [Read more...] about Promotores De Salud: An Essential Workforce in Enhancing Hypertension Health Knowledge in Puerto Rico
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The Impact of Community Health Workers in a Pre-existing Postpartum Hypertension Program
Maternal deaths in the U.S. are rising, with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) contributing significantly, especially among patients of color. This study evaluated whether community health workers (CHWs) improve education, satisfaction, and blood pressure monitoring in postpartum patients with HDP. Patients in a hypertension program received education and a blood … [Read more...] about The Impact of Community Health Workers in a Pre-existing Postpartum Hypertension Program
Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: an opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance school health promotion and primary healthcare systems linkages
In rural Rwanda, many schoolchildren face poor health, and schools often lack health workers to support their well-being. A study found that children’s health improves when schools have health promotion teams and teachers are familiar with health programs. Community health workers (CHWs) can act as vital links between schools, communities, and health centers. The Health … [Read more...] about Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: an opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance school health promotion and primary healthcare systems linkages
How community-based health workers fulfil their roles in epidemic disease surveillance: a case study from Burkina Faso
In 2016, Burkina Faso introduced a community health worker (CHW) model for disease surveillance, assigning two CHWs per village. A study in Dandé Health District found that CHWs face challenges like poor training, lack of tools, and no financial support. Despite this, community recognition motivates them. Financial incentives and non-financial rewards like status are crucial to … [Read more...] about How community-based health workers fulfil their roles in epidemic disease surveillance: a case study from Burkina Faso
Association between coordinated counseling from both ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and maternal health outcomes: A cross-sectional study from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, India
This study explored how teamwork between two types of community health workers (CHWs) in rural India—Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)—impacts maternal health. Data from over 6,600 mothers showed that coordinated efforts by both CHW groups improved key outcomes like birth preparedness, institutional delivery, postnatal care, and … [Read more...] about Association between coordinated counseling from both ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and maternal health outcomes: A cross-sectional study from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, India