Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in helping people access mental health care, especially in underserved communities. They build trust, offer education and support, and are becoming more recognized as part of health care teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for their support grew as many communities struggled to get mental health help. The article also … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Research: Where Are We Now? A Narrative Review of an Expanding Workforce for Mental Health
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Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review
This review looked at studies on how much it costs and how effective it is to use Community Health Workers (CHWs) to fight HIV, TB, and malaria in low- and middle-income countries. Most of the 33 studies came from sub-Saharan Africa and showed that CHWs help deliver education, find cases, support treatment, and refer patients. In most cases, CHW programs were cheaper and more … [Read more...] about Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review
Critical roles of community health workers in combating stunting in low and middle-income countries
Stunting remains a major health problem in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, affecting millions of children under five. It leads to poor physical growth, learning difficulties, and reduced productivity later in life. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in fighting stunting by educating families, promoting good … [Read more...] about Critical roles of community health workers in combating stunting in low and middle-income countries
Leveraging Community-Based Interventions To Improve Health Outcomes In Infectious Disease-Prone Populations
Community-based health programs are important for helping people at risk of infectious diseases. These programs use local knowledge, trusted community members, and tools like mobile apps to improve access to care, encourage early treatment, and share health information. They work well in places affected by diseases like malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS. Partnerships with governments … [Read more...] about Leveraging Community-Based Interventions To Improve Health Outcomes In Infectious Disease-Prone Populations
Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are paid in low- and middle-income countries and how different payment methods affect their work. It found four main ways CHWs are paid: regular salaries, pay based on performance, income from small businesses, and a mix of these. While most payment methods helped improve CHWs' motivation and performance, a common … [Read more...] about Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review