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Exploring practical issues in children’s anthropometric measurements: A qualitative descriptive study involving Indonesian health professionals and community health workers (2025)
This study explored how community health workers in Indonesia measure children’s growth to assess nutrition and stunting. Discussions with health professionals and CHWs showed challenges like inconsistent measurement skills, uncalibrated equipment, and difficulties when children or mothers reacted emotionally. The study suggests regular training, better tools, and improved communication toRead more…
Burnout among Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Working in a District of West Bengal: In-depth Analysis by Mixed Methods Approach (2025)
This study looked at burnout among auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) in rural West Bengal. Nearly half of the 214 ANMs surveyed showed signs of burnout, mainly due to personal strain, heavy workload, and lack of support. Those with chronic illness, little physical activity, or recent negative experiences were more affected,Read more…
Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Efficacy of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Intervention Delivered in Spanish by Community Health Workers to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino/as (2025)
This study tested whether a culturally tailored program could help Latino adults reduce unhealthy drinking. Spanish-speaking community health workers delivered three counseling sessions combining motivational support and case management. Compared to a standard information booklet, participants in the program drank less and had fewer heavy drinking days after 12 andRead more…
“We might have been prescribing antibiotics to clients who do not need them”: a mixed-methods study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use for pediatric acute respiratory illness among community health workers in Uganda (2025)
This mixed-methods study in rural Uganda assessed Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) practices regarding antibiotic use for pediatric Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI). While CHWs were knowledgeable about antibiotics, they recognized that the standard ICCM diagnostic algorithm relying on breathing rate likely contributes to overuse. Training on an enhanced ICCM algorithm (STARRead more…
Community health workers and adolescent health and well-being across sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review (2025)
This systematic review consolidated evidence from 50 quantitative studies published over the last decade regarding the effectiveness of Community Health Worker (CHW)-led interventions on adolescent health and well-being across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The review found that CHW programs show strong potential for improving adolescent mental health, yielding moderate-certainty evidence forRead more…
Community Health Worker–Led Interventions Targeting Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review (2025)
This review looked at studies where community health workers (CHWs) helped prevent dementia in older adults. Out of over 4,000 articles, 35 met the criteria. Most focused on managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, which can increase dementia risk. Only one study addressed cognitive stimulation directly. TheRead more…
Mental health promotion by local governments: a consensus study on community mental health workers (2025)
This Delphi consensus study established a framework for implementing a Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) Program within local governments, drawing on input from thirty experts. Consensus confirmed that CMHWs play a vital role in community mental health promotion. Key findings highlighted the urgent need for certified and structured training forRead more…
A Scoping Review of RCT Studies on Community Health Worker Effectiveness (2025)
This review looked at U.S. studies from 2000 to 2023 that tested community health worker (CHW) programs through randomized control trials. It found 39 studies, mostly based in healthcare systems and community health centers. Few studies focused on CHWs working in public health agencies or insurance settings. Overall, most trialsRead more…
Exploring the Role of FCHVs in Trauma Case Management in Nepal: A Qualitative Study (2025)
This qualitative study assessed the feasibility of integrating Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) into the pre-hospital trauma care system in the rural Achham district of Nepal. Utilizing key informant interviews with FCHVs and health coordinators, the research found that FCHVs demonstrated high availability and motivation, with all (100%) expressing aRead more…
A qualitative exploration of multi-level factors that support effective community health worker-social worker collaboration (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) and social workers (SWs) work together in healthcare and community settings in the U.S. Focus groups with 37 workers revealed that successful collaboration depends on clear roles, good communication, mutual respect, supportive supervision, and shared workflows. Organizational support, leadership backing, training,Read more…
Feasibility of community-based hypertension screening and referral by village health teams in eastern Uganda: A quasi-experimental study (2025)
A study in Eastern Uganda tested whether community health workers, known as Village Health Teams (VHTs), could help find people with high blood pressure. After receiving basic training, VHTs screened over 5,000 adults in their homes and workplaces. About one in five people had high blood pressure, and most whoRead more…
Strengthening Community Health Workers’ Role in Noncommunicable Disease Prevention: Lessons From Tanzania for the Philippine Public Health System (2025)
A study in Tanzania showed that community health workers (CHWs) can play a big role in preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and heart disease when they are well-trained, confident, and have the right tools. In the Philippines, barangay health workers (BHWs) face similar challenges; limited training, lackRead more…
Identifying Priorities for Enhancing Village Health Volunteer’s Mental Health Recovery Practices in Thai Rural Communities: A Nominal Group Technique Study (2025)
This study explored how village health volunteers (VHVs) in rural Thailand can better support people with mental health challenges. Using group discussions with VHVs, healthcare workers, and community members, the study identified key priorities: expanding VHVs’ roles to include family and emotional support, helping with community reintegration, reducing stigma, andRead more…
Community health worker roles in intervention delivery: a scoping review of heart disease and stroke prevention trials in the United States (2025)
This review looked at 24 studies in the US to understand how community health workers (CHWs) help prevent heart disease and stroke. It found that CHWs play a key role in helping people adopt healthier habits, especially in underserved communities. They educate, coach, and support patients to stay active andRead more…
Assessing community health workers’ level of knowledge concerning their roles in water, hygiene, and sanitation in Comè-Bopa-Grand Popo-Houéyogbé, Benin (2025)
This study looked at how much community health workers (CHWs) in Benin know about water, hygiene, and sanitation. It found that most CHWs lacked enough knowledge about their roles. Those who received training, got regular supervision, or joined group follow-up sessions were more likely to understand WASH better. The studyRead more…
It’s Time to Prioritize CHWs: A Decade of Economic Evaluation Evidence Suggests CHWs are More Cost-Effective Than Alternatives (2025)
This study reviewed 130 papers to see if community health workers (CHWs) provide good value for money in health programs. It found that CHW programs are cost-effective in most cases, especially when they are well-trained, supported, and linked to health facilities. Programs that combine CHWs with digital tools or coverRead more…
Bridging Hypertension Care Shortfalls Between Provider Capacity and Patient Needs: A Pooled Analysis of Data From 199 Countries and Territories (2025)
This study looked at how well health systems across 199 countries can meet the needs of people with high blood pressure. It compared the number of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and community health workers available to how many patients need care. Results showed that all countries face major shortages if onlyRead more…
Improving Contraception Outreach through Human-Centered Design: A Pilot Study of the Ndingathe (“I Can”) Intervention in Rural Malawi (2025)
This study in rural Malawi tested a program called Ndingathe (“I Can”) to help community health workers, known as Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), improve access to contraception; especially self-injectable options. The program gave HSAs tools like bicycles, lunch allowances, and better planning materials, which helped them hold more and longerRead more…
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Hospitalized Children: An Implementation Assessment (2025)
This study in a Bronx hospital looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help families of hospitalized children with social needs like housing or food. Of the families screened, about one in three had unmet needs, and most who worked with CHWs were successfully connected to support services. Nearly allRead more…
Preferences of community health workers for vaccine communication training programs in harbin, china: a discrete choice experiment (2025)
This study in Harbin, China explored what community health workers (CHWs) prefer in training programs to improve how they communicate about vaccines. Most CHWs wanted short, one-day trainings with small groups of fewer than 50 people, focused mainly on basic vaccine knowledge rather than communication skills. The findings can helpRead more…
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