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Systematic review of healthcare-led and lay-led interventions for type 2 diabetes in community settings (2025)
This meta-analysis looked at community-based programs for people with type 2 diabetes, including those led by non-healthcare workers or supported by peers. These programs improved blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, and body weight, though they didn’t significantly change HDL or LDL levels. Professional-led programs were slightly more effective than non-professional ones,Read more…
Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Delivered Depression Intervention for Uninsured Latine Immigrants (2025)
This study tested a mental health program, Strong Minds, delivered by community health workers to Spanish-speaking Latine immigrants in the U.S. Participants who completed the 10-session program showed improvements in depression and anxiety. People with more severe symptoms were more likely to finish the program. The results suggest CHWs canRead more…
Bridging communities, prevention, and heart health: U.S. strategies for CHW cardiovascular training and integration (2025)
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) can help prevent and manage heart disease in the U.S. Evidence shows CHWs improve blood pressure control, medication adherence, and connect patients to needed services. Effective programs clearly define CHW tasks, provide proper training, and integrate them into clinics, payers, orRead more…
Awareness and Knowledge About Autism Among ASHA Workers: A Cross-sectional Study (2025)
This study looked at how much ASHA workers in India know about autism. Results showed many had limited awareness of its symptoms, course, and care. Workers who had attended lectures on developmental disorders knew more. The findings highlight the need for targeted training to help ASHA workers identify and referRead more…
Barriers and facilitators to integrating Persian medicine into primary health care in Iran a qualitative study from the perspective of community health workers and community health supervisors (2025)
This study explored how Persian Medicine (PM) could be integrated into Iran’s primary healthcare system. Interviews with community health workers and supervisors revealed key barriers: lack of PM tools, policy and structural challenges, difficulties in health education, and limited staff and motivation. Successful integration will need clear protocols, staff training,Read more…
Harnessing Community Health Workers to Improve Adolescent Health and Well-being in Africa (2025)
This brief looks at how community health workers (CHWs) support adolescent health in sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on over 60 studies, it shows that CHWs; both peers and adults; can effectively improve mental health, HIV care, and sexual and reproductive health. It highlights what works best for reaching adolescents, building trust,Read more…
Impact of Youth Community Health Volunteers on Community Health Screening Program Outcomes for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study (2025)
This study evaluated HealthStart, a program where youth volunteers coach older adults after health screenings to improve follow-up and healthy behaviors. Among 192 participants, follow-up with primary care providers doubled from 43% to 85%, and 66% met their health goals. Participants were satisfied with the program, and interviews showed thatRead more…
Community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in the detection of respiratory symptomatic patients (2025)
This study looked at whether community health workers’ knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) affected how they detect patients with respiratory symptoms in primary care in Brazil. Among 129 workers, mostly women aged 40–49, the study found no link between their TB knowledge and their attitudes or practices. This suggests that factorsRead more…
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…
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