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Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study (2025)
This study tested using mobile health tools to help community health workers in rural Mali screen and treat epilepsy. In 17 villages, workers used a phone app to record patient data and share it with neurologists remotely. Of 64 suspected cases, 61 were confirmed. After six months of treatment, nearlyRead more…
Contributions of a community health worker program in improving district health system performance in South Africa, using routine health service variables in a quasi-experimental study design (2025)
This study looked at how large-scale community health worker (CHW) programs affect health services in urban South Africa. Over nine years, clinics with strong CHW coverage were compared to those with little or no CHW involvement. Both improved, but clinics with CHWs saw bigger gains in areas like child health,Read more…
Comparative analysis of the use of Community Health Workers while deploying the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) for malaria control in Western Province, Zambia (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) were managed during a malaria trial in Western Zambia from 2021 to 2023. It compared the trial’s approach to best practices, focusing on recruitment, training, supervision, incentives, and community support. The trial did well in training and motivating CHWs but facedRead more…
Resilience, ingenuity, and identity: A multi-level analysis of the Filipino community health worker experience in rural and remote municipalities in the Philippines (2025)
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of the Philippines. Through focus group discussions with 34 CHWs, researchers found that their roles go beyond providing health services, often requiring them to navigate political challenges and limited resources. CHWs relied on their skills,Read more…
Acceptability, feasibility and fidelity of an expanded role for community health workers for malaria elimination in Myanmar: A mixed-method study (2025)
This study in Myanmar looked at expanding the role of malaria community health workers (CHWs) to also provide basic primary health care. Surveys, interviews, and focus groups showed that the expanded role was widely accepted by CHWs, health leaders, and 97% of community members. It was seen as helpful becauseRead more…
Self-Determination in Action: A Scoping Review on Oral Health Training for Indigenous Health Workers Globally (2025)
This review looked at training programs designed to help Indigenous Health Workers (IHWs) improve oral health in their communities. Out of 374 articles reviewed, 11 programs met the criteria. These programs covered topics like oral anatomy, childhood oral health, diet, and chronic diseases. The most effective programs were created withRead more…
Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya (2025)
This study looked at how community health volunteers (CHVs) help fight malaria by diagnosing and treating it within communities. Researchers surveyed 528 households and held discussions and interviews to understand what helps or hinders this work. They found that most households had received malaria services and were satisfied with CHVRead more…
The role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving cervical cancer screening rates and access to treatment in underserved US populations: a scoping review (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help underserved women in the US get screened and treated for cervical cancer. Researchers reviewed 12 studies published between 2002 and 2023 and found that CHWs improved women’s knowledge about Pap smears and cancer prevention while increasing access to screening. TheRead more…
Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system (2025)
The ASHA program in India is the world’s largest all-female community health worker initiative, but little is known about how ASHAs work in cities. This study explored the roles and challenges of urban ASHAs in Punjab through interviews, focus groups, and observation. Urban ASHAs play a key role in connectingRead more…
Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rural Guatemala (2025)
In San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, many women face barriers to cervical cancer screening. This project trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate women and distribute HPV self-swab kits. Samples were collected at home, tested in a lab, and women with positive results received free follow-up care, including same-day treatment forRead more…
Centering the Voices of Community Health Workers Through Digital Storytelling (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving health and reducing disparities, but their voices are often unheard. This project used digital storytelling to share the experiences of four CHWs in Colorado. These videos aim to raise awareness, inspire others in healthcare, influence policies, and help break downRead more…
Community health workers’ knowledge and attitudes toward advance directives in China – a cross-sectional study (2025)
Advance Directives (ADs) help ensure patient wishes are respected at the end of life, but awareness of ADs in China is low. This study surveyed 426 community health workers (CHWs) in southwestern China to understand their knowledge and attitudes toward ADs. Only 23% had heard of ADs, though 83% supportedRead more…
Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) help improve children’s health by connecting families to services, providing support, and coordinating care. With Medicaid funding, health systems can create sustainable programs that include CHWs to improve access and address workforce gaps. This brief shares examples of successful CHW models and highlights how Medicaid canRead more…
Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention (2025)
This study tested a digital mental health program called mPareshan in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Trained lady health workers used a mobile app to screen and counsel adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression during routine home visits. Of the 98 people who started the program, 92 completed six monthlyRead more…
Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers (2025)
The WHO African Regional Office developed a digital training program called mOral Health to train community health workers (CHWs) in oral health care. This program aims to improve access to basic oral health services across Africa, where trained dental professionals are scarce. Using mobile technology, the curriculum teaches CHWs howRead more…
Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review (2025)
This review looked at ways to provide mental health support in refugee camps across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It compared using outside experts with training refugees to support their own communities. The findings show that empowering refugees to take on these roles leads to more sustainable,Read more…
A cross-sectional survey of community health workers and their roles in Indiana (2025)
This study surveyed 282 community health workers (CHWs) in Indiana to better understand their roles, backgrounds, and work conditions. Most CHWs were women, with diverse racial and ethnic representation. Many had college degrees, and one in five spoke more than one language. While most worked full-time and had completed training,Read more…
Social Worker and Community Health Worker Collaboration in Addressing Social Needs (2025)
This study explored how social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) help families with social needs during and after a child’s hospital stay. Interviews with staff at three children’s hospitals showed that SWs and CHWs play different but complementary roles. They work to support families while encouraging independence, butRead more…
Traditional birth attendant training programs in low resource countries: an integrative literature review (2025)
This review looked at studies on training Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in low-resource countries. It found confusion around their role, titles, pay, and the skills they need. Training programs often lack clear standards and cultural relevance, and there is little evidence on their impact. The study highlights the need forRead more…
Improving Community Health Workers’ Knowledge In Early Stunting Detection Through Anthropometric Training And The Beraksi Application (2025)
This study tested whether training with the BERAKSI mobile app could help community health workers better detect stunting in children. Before the training, just over half had good knowledge, while some had fair or poor understanding. After the training, all participants showed good knowledge. The results show that using theRead more…
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