Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are twice as likely to develop dental decay. This scoping review initiates a systematic search of literature to identify the role of indigenous health workers, including community health workers, in promoting maternal oral health globally, with the aim of improving child oral health through strengthened maternal oral … [Read more...] about The role of indigenous health workers in promoting oral health during pregnancy: a scoping review
Community Health Workers/Volunteers
“I am not telling. The mobile is telling”: Factors influencing the outcomes of a community health worker mHealth intervention in India
This mixed-methods study assesses a CHW-utilized mHealth platform, Mobile for Mothers, in India. It analyzes CHW perceptions of the technology and its usefulness, outcomes and the contextual factors that influence health seeking behavior. … [Read more...] about “I am not telling. The mobile is telling”: Factors influencing the outcomes of a community health worker mHealth intervention in India
Community Health Worker Programs to Improve Healthcare Access and Equity: Are They Only Relevant to Low- and Middle-Income Countries?
Although there is much research regarding CHWs in low- and middle-income countries, there is not as much information regarding the value of CHW programs in high-income countries. This study examines the potential for CHWs programs in Australia to improve health equity and the challenges of integrating CHWs in the health system. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Programs to Improve Healthcare Access and Equity: Are They Only Relevant to Low- and Middle-Income Countries?
The feasibility of task-sharing the identification, emergency treatment, and referral for women with pre-eclampsia by community health workers in India
With hypertensive disorders being the second highest direct obstetric cause of maternal deaths, this study explores how task-sharing of some obstetric responsibilities can help reduce maternal mortality rates. Specifically, the study assesses the acceptability, within the health community in India, of task-sharing by CHWs in the identification and initial care of hypertensive … [Read more...] about The feasibility of task-sharing the identification, emergency treatment, and referral for women with pre-eclampsia by community health workers in India
Podcast: CHWs in the Pathways to Better Health Program
Podcast: Susan Keen, director of the Pathways to Better Health Program, discusses how CHWs are able to assist people with their social and health needs, have a direct impact on improving the overall health of a community, and decrease unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits. … [Read more...] about Podcast: CHWs in the Pathways to Better Health Program