This study analyzed the effects of CHW-led interventions promoting improved diets for the elderly in Japan. Findings showed that CHW-based interventions proved to be viable methods to motivate healthier lifestyles. … [Read more...] about Efficacy of a Community Health Worker–Based Intervention in Improving Dietary Habits Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Controlled, Crossover Trial in Japan
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Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in an urban district
This study examined the results of training Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) as primary eye care (PEC) workers. ASHAs performed eye screenings and referred patients to optometrists. After program implementation, optometrists saw an average increase in monthly outpatient department visits. The study concludes that, with proper training, ASHAs can provide PEC services. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in an urban district
Development assistance for community health workers in 114 low- and middle-income countries, 2007–2017
To grow and be sustained, CHW programs require funding. This study analyzed Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development data from 2007 to 2017 to evaluate investments in CHW programs. The results indicated that funds for CHW programs represent a small fraction of investments in public health development, and have reduced in recent years. The researchers called for … [Read more...] about Development assistance for community health workers in 114 low- and middle-income countries, 2007–2017
Community Health Workers as Influential Health System Actors and not “Just Another Pair Of Hands”
This article captures results from a qualitative study conducted in India to explore CHWs' evolving roles and experiences. Through in-depth interviews with 32 CHWs, the study showed CHWs are discontent with treatment by professional health workers. CHWs want the health system to recognize them as individuals dedicated to and working for the development of health and social … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Influential Health System Actors and not “Just Another Pair Of Hands”
Health for the People: National Community Health Worker Programs from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
Edited by Henry B. Perry, the Health for the People: National Community Health Worker Programs from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe is a collection of CHW program data from 29 countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, … [Read more...] about Health for the People: National Community Health Worker Programs from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe