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Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programmes focussed on non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): a scoping literature review (2025)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause most deaths worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly involved in NCD care. This review looked at recent evidence on the cost-effectiveness of CHW programs for NCDs in LMICs. Across 20 studies and 52 scenarios, most showed CHW programs wereRead more…
Hepatitis B vaccination series completion among residents of low-income housing in Texas: An exploratory analysis of demographic and clinical factors (2025)
Chronic hepatitis B remains a public health concern, especially for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and people who use drugs. In Texas, community health workers offered free HBV testing and vaccination at low-income housing sites. Out of 524 people who started the vaccine series, 305 (58%) completed it.Read more…
Economic evaluations of community health worker programs focussed on neglected tropical diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review (2025)
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over a billion people worldwide. Community health workers (CHWs) could help expand prevention and treatment in low- and middle-income countries, but there is limited evidence on costs and cost-effectiveness. A review of 10 studies found that CHW-led interventions varied widely in cost, with some showingRead more…
Understanding community health workers’ readiness to provide hyperlipidemia-related self-management support in rural Nepal: a biphasic mixed-methods evaluation (2025)
This study looked at whether female community health volunteers in rural Nepal can advise people about high cholesterol. At first, the volunteers were interested but lacked knowledge and confidence. After training, their understanding and confidence improved, but gaps remained. Heavy workload, limited time, and low incentives made it hard forRead more…
Predictors of oral health practices among village health volunteers in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2025)
This study looks at how village health volunteers in Thailand support oral health in their communities and what helps them do this well. Most volunteers had good support, clear roles, and strong motivation, which mattered more than knowledge alone. Motivation was the biggest factor linked to good practice, along withRead more…
Three decades of community health workers in primary healthcare delivery in Rwanda: evolution, impact and policy lessons (2025)
This study looks at how community health workers in Rwanda have grown and changed since 1995. Over time, their work expanded from basic health education to caring for common illnesses, supporting mothers and children, and responding to outbreaks. CHWs have played a major role in HIV and TB care andRead more…
Evaluation of Health Education on Oral Cancer Screening Knowledge and Skills Among Community Health Workers in Agra District, India: A Community-Based Interventional Study (2025)
This study tested whether short training could help community health workers do better oral cancer screening in Agra, India. After a simple session that included videos and hands-on practice, CHWs showed much better knowledge and screening skills. More CHWs moved from poor to good understanding of oral cancer, and theirRead more…
A knowledge, attitude and practice-based integrative literature review of community health worker training on stroke and cardiovascular diseases in low-and middle-income countries (2025)
This review looked at how community health workers are trained to help prevent heart disease and stroke in low- and middle-income countries. It found that many training programs focus on basic tasks like screening and health talks but miss key areas. These include how to communicate in ways that fitRead more…
Influenza Vaccine Uptake in the Elderly: Biopsychosocial Vulnerabilities and Effectiveness of a Community-Health Worker Administered Preventive Program (2025)
This study looked at older adults who had not received the flu vaccine and tested whether support from community health workers could help. Community health workers helped explain the vaccine, make access easier, and follow up with participants. After the program, flu vaccination rates doubled, and participants reported better overallRead more…
Designing and evaluating training for female community health volunteers to promote physical activity in semi-urban Nepal: a co-designed approach (2025)
This study looked at how training female community health volunteers in Nepal can help promote physical activity and prevent long-term diseases. Volunteers helped design the training and learning materials, which made them easy to use and relevant. After the training, the volunteers had better knowledge about physical activity, felt moreRead more…
Accelerating community health worker programmes: a key priority of the Global Health Initiatives for the operationalisation of the Lusaka Agenda in Africa (2025)
Community health workers are vital to primary healthcare in Africa and play a key role during health emergencies. However, many CHW programs struggle because of weak coordination, short-term funding, and partners working separately. The Lusaka Agenda offers a chance for governments, donors, and health organizations to work together under aRead more…
Job satisfaction, mental health, and workplace well-being of community health workers: a cross-sectional study (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers in New Jersey feel about their jobs and their mental wellbeing. Most CHWs were happy with their supervisors, felt valued, and had strong support from coworkers. However, many were unhappy with pay, workload, and limited chances to grow in their careers. SomeRead more…
Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Worker Services: Model State Plan Amendment & Other Guidance, November 2025 Update (2025)
Community health workers help people deal with everyday challenges that affect their health by connecting them to services, offering support, and helping them make healthy choices. Research shows that strong CHW programs improve long-term health, support mental wellbeing, reduce hospital visits, and help more people access basic care. While theseRead more…
Designing and testing a solution to fill ART knowledge gaps at primary healthcare level: WhatsApp-based microlearning (2025)
South Africa has the world’s largest HIV treatment program, but healthcare workers often lack up-to-date knowledge on drug interactions, like those for dolutegravir. A survey of 1,950 workers showed major knowledge gaps, with only 56% having received training. To address this, a WhatsApp-based microlearning program was tested with nurses andRead more…
Benefits and limitations of rigorous cost analyses in community health (2025)
Hypertension and diabetes are major challenges in low-income areas, where many people lack diagnosis or care. In Lesotho, a program showed that community health workers (CHWs) using a tablet-based tool can effectively screen for these conditions. Scaling up is challenging, as many CHWs lack pay, training, and support, and addingRead more…
Costs and coverage of community health worker-led hypertension and diabetes screening in rural Lesotho (ComBaCaL): cost–consequence analysis of a cohort study (2025)
In rural Lesotho, community health workers (CHWs) used a tablet-based clinical decision support app to screen adults for hypertension and diabetes, reaching high coverage at moderate costs. Over 6 months, CHWs screened 88% of eligible adults for hypertension and 95% for diabetes. The cost per person screened was $41 inRead more…
Strengthening the role of community health workers through supportive supervision: A Scoping Review (2025)
This review looked at how supportive supervision helps CHWs do their work better. After examining 37 studies, the picture is clear: when CHWs get regular guidance, feedback, and chances to learn with peers, they stay motivated and provide better care. Approaches that use mentorship, shared problem-solving, and community involvement tendRead more…
Sustaining Community Health Workforce Through E-Governance: Addressing Motivation, Retention, and Public Health Resilience (2025)
This paper looks at why many CHW programs struggle and argues that poor planning, unrealistic expectations, and underestimated workloads play a big part. It notes that even before COVID-19, many low- and middle-income countries were already using digital tools to address health challenges, but we still know little about howRead more…
Implementation of an integrated community-based suicide prevention programme, Gujarat, India: cluster randomised controlled trial (2025)
This study tested a large suicide-prevention program in rural India. The program combined school lessons on mental health, safe storage of pesticides, and CHW training to spot and support people at risk. Across 124 villages, the program did not reduce the overall number of suicide attempts and deaths when combined,Read more…
Program Outcomes from a Novel Outreach Network to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Uptake in Washington, DC (2025)
After COVID-19, many women from minority communities delayed breast cancer screening. To address this, the GW Cancer Center trained local residents to become Neighborhood Health Ambassadors who completed CHW training and a practicum, then carried out outreach and education in their own neighborhoods. Over one year, these ambassadors reached moreRead more…
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