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Quality of care for treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition delivered by community health workers in a rural area of Mali (2017)
This article presents findings from a study of treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by community health workers in rural Mali. Key findings indicate that well-trained and supervised CHWs are capable of managing cases of uncomplicated SAM, there is an opportunity to increase access to quality treatment in Mali forRead more…
Role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management: A scoping review (2018)
This study examines the role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management globally. Results show that CHWs are mostly utilized for education, support, and advocacy.
The roles, training and knowledge of community health workers about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town (2018)
This cross-sectional study assessed the current roles, training, and knowledge of CHWs about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. One hundred and fifty CHWs from two non-governmental organisations required to provide non-communicable disease care as part of a comprehensive package of services were interviewed. Results indicate that roles wereRead more…
Cognitive behaviour therapy-based intervention by community health workers for mothers with depression and their infants in rural Pakistan: a cluster-randomised controlled trial (2008)
This cluster-randomized controlled trial assessed the effect of a cognitive therapy-based intervention put in place by community health workers in rural Pakistan on maternal depression and infant outcomes.
Community Health Workers (2018)
This report details the history and current state of CHW programs around the world and highlights the importance of sustainability and improving CHW performance.
Evaluating the Impact of a Community Health Worker in the Heart Smarts Corner Stores (2018)
This study examines the effects of community health workers on participation in the Heart Smarts program implemented by the Food Trust. Results show higher participant retention rates and lower blood pressure rates in stores that had community health workers. The authors suggest that having community health workers in other sitesRead more…
Evaluation of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use by community health workers: a longitudinal study in western Kenya (2018)
This study assessed whether or not community health workers maintain competency in malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) administration over a twelve-month period as well as the CHW characteristics, such as age or level of experience, that influence competencies. The results indicate that a majority of CHWs maintain RDT competency overRead more…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action (2018)
This policy brief provides evidence-based recommendations to support community-based CHW services with sufficient resources to address social determinants of health. The goal of these recommendations is to increase the establishment of healthcare policies related to CHW services for communities facing health inequities.
The role of community health workers in improving HIV treatment outcomes in children: lessons learned from the ZENITH trial in Zimbabwe (2018)
This study examines Community Health Workers’ perceptions of how the Zimbabwe study for Enhancing Testing and Improving Treatment of HIV in Children (ZENITH) randomized controlled trial’s structure and management affected their performance. The results of the study showed that CHWs saw the intervention as acceptable, feasible, and expressed overall strongRead more…
Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care (2018)
A literature review and synthesis of the roles and functions of community health workers in primary care designed to provide insight on how to better to integrate community health workers in primary care. The article analyses 30 studies, 12 functions and 3 prominent CHW roles and discusses the implications ofRead more…
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in” (2018)
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in,” presents a commentary with recommendations for research and further development in the area of CHWs and improved general health system accountability.”
Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage: the evidence on contributions and effectiveness of community health workers (2018)
On May 21, 2018, a side event was hosted by the Governments of Ethiopia and Ecuador at the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva, addressing the contributions and effectiveness of Community Health Workers in Primary Health Care and Universal Health Care Coverage. This background document, makes the case for theRead more…
Quality Improvement for community health services: Learning Event Report (2017)
This report shows the preliminary results of the USAID SQALE Program model for quality improvement at a community level. Community health volunteers have improved reporting, community engagement with the health care system, and efficiency and performance.
Domestic violence against women, public policies and community health workers in Brazilian Primary Health Care (2015)
This study examines how Brazilian primary health care handles domestic violence against women. A gap between policies and practical application were found at local levels and community health workers were found to be critical to opening dialogue between women experiencing violence and the health care system.
Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts (2017)
This cross-sectional survey in the Philippines emphasizes the importance of community health workers in reaching the drug coverage rate 0d 75% set by WHO and increasing compliance with mass drug administration in the community.
Community Health Workers Supporting Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2017)
The authors conducted a two-arm 2 year crossover trial to determine the effectiveness of clinical pharmacists and community health workers (CHWs) in increasing glycemic control among low-income ethnic minority populations. No significant difference was found between the clinical pharmacist and CHW team versus the clinical pharmacist working alone.
Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention led by female community health volunteers versus usual care in blood pressure reduction (COBIN): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial (2018)
This community-based, cluster-randomised controlled trial in Nepal had female community health volunteers provide home counseling and blood pressure monitoring. The intervention resulted in a reduction of blood pressure for participants with hypertension and helps age-related blood pressure increases in adults.
Community health workers for blood pressure control in Nepal (2018)
This cluster-randomised study used an intervention group of female community health volunteers to reduce blood pressure. The authors saw no significant changes in lifestyle factors, though use of antihypertensive medicine and exercise increased, while salt intake decreased.
Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation (2017)
A new quality improvement program to increase the knowledge and skills of community health on an American Indian Reservation related to diabetes was tested. The authors found that the program improved knowledge and management of diabetes.
Work of community health agents in the Family Health Strategy: meta-synthesis (2018)
This review looks at the perception of Brazilian community health agents about their work and outlines the difficulties and positive aspects in their daily work.
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