CHW Role

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Surgical Screening in Remote Pastoralist Communities of Northern Kenya

This study examined whether community health workers could help identify common surgical conditions in remote pastoralist communities in northern Kenya where access to care is limited. Trained community health workers screened nearly 2,850 adults for conditions such as hernias and tumors, and suspected cases were later checked by surgeons. The results showed that the community … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Surgical Screening in Remote Pastoralist Communities of Northern Kenya

This study examined how community health workers helped deliver a home-based mental health program for older adults with depression. Through regular visits, they built trust with participants by listening, showing empathy, and responding to immediate needs. They also adapted activities to keep participants engaged and relied on peer support among themselves to build confidence … [Read more...] about Community health workers fostering trust and engagement in a community-based intervention for depressive older adults in Peru: a qualitative study

This study developed and tested a simple screening tool to help community health workers identify common health problems among older adults in rural India. The tool includes 11 questions that help detect issues early and guide referrals for further care. Testing showed that the tool is reliable, easy to use, and acceptable for both health workers and older adults. The results … [Read more...] about Introducing EHSAS- a tool for rapid community-based screening in low resource rural settings to assess eligibility for CGA

Community health workers play a central role in tuberculosis care in communities by screening for symptoms, collecting samples, referring patients for diagnosis, and supporting treatment follow-up. However, their work is often limited by lack of proper pay, training, equipment, and system support, and many still serve as volunteers despite the risks and workload involved. … [Read more...] about Community health workers and tuberculosis services integration within primary health care: from adequate compensation to comprehensive, reliable support

This review examined mental health programs delivered by community health workers for Latine communities in the United States. Across 32 programs, most adapted the content, materials, or settings of interventions to better match the culture, language, and experiences of the communities they served. Programs that adapted their content often showed better mental health outcomes. … [Read more...] about Cultural Adaptations in Community Health Worker-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for U.S Latine Populations