CHW Role

Evaluating the performance of community health care providers in detecting fast breathing in children using a reference video expert panel in Bangladesh

This study examined whether community health workers in Bangladesh can accurately count a child’s breathing rate to help diagnose pneumonia. They assessed 123 children with suspected pneumonia and compared the breathing counts recorded by community health workers with those reviewed by doctors using video recordings. The results showed that the community health workers measured … [Read more...] about Evaluating the performance of community health care providers in detecting fast breathing in children using a reference video expert panel in Bangladesh

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