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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…
Community Knowledge Towards Malaria Prevention: A Study On The Role Of Community Health Workers In Enhancing Public Awareness (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help in the fight against malaria. It found that communities with strong CHW involvement had better knowledge about malaria, used mosquito nets more often, and sought treatment earlier. Most people viewed CHWs’ work positively, and their efforts were linked to improvedRead more…
Generational Perspectives and Advocacy Barriers Among Community Health Workers: Implications for Public Health Workforce Leadership (2025)
This study explored how age and experience affect the work of community health workers (CHWs) in Texas. Younger CHWs were more focused on mentorship, while older CHWs prioritized policy advocacy. Lack of funding was the top challenge, and newer CHWs reported more barriers and discrimination. Job satisfaction increased with age,Read more…
2024 IMPACT REPORT: From Strategy to Impact: FAH’s 2024 Journey in Scaling & Strengthening Health Systems. (2024)
FAH’s 2024 Impact Report highlights steady progress in strengthening primary and community health systems across Africa. Guided by their four priorities—financing, workforce, skills, and policies—FAH supported governments to secure more resources for health, trained the first cohort of its Health Systems and Financing Accelerator Fellows, and expanded country support suchRead more…
Role of Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) in expanding Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS): Lessons from a Ministry-led exercise (Policy Brief) (2025)
Nearly 80% of Zambia’s workforce is employed in the informal sector, yet most remain uncovered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Without financial protection, these households face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to care. Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) are trusted, present in every district, and regularly engage with households.Read more…
How much is Invested in Community Health in the Central African Republic? Sustainable Financing for CHWs Is Critical to Achieving Universal Health Coverage (Policy Brief) (2025)
Without sustainable domestic investment, the Central African Republic’s Community Health Strategy cannot reach its full potential — and the most vulnerable communities will remain underserved. This policy brief explores how much funding is needed to implement community health services nationwide, where current resources come from, and what practical steps can strengthen domestic financing while reducingRead more…
Enhancing Investments in Primary Health Care for the Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Sierra Leone (Policy Brief) (2025)
How can Sierra Leone reduce high out-of-pocket health costs and ensure that all citizens can access essential care without financial hardship? What innovative financing mechanisms are needed to deliver on the country’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage? And how can coordination between government stakeholders and partners drive lasting impact? ThisRead more…
Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Lessons from a Ministry-led self-assessment (Senegal Policy Brief) (2025)
Who is funding community health in Senegal and is it enough? Are resources reaching frontline workers and communities effectively? What must change to build a stronger and sustainably financed primary healthcare system at the community level? This policy brief, developed by Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action with supportRead more…
Incorporating community-engaged research into a statewide community health worker-driven infrastructure for addressing health disparities in public health emergency (2025)
This study looked at a new statewide model in Indiana that puts community health workers (CHWs) at the center of efforts to reduce health disparities and strengthen public health. Through focus groups across nine districts, CHWs and community partners proposed solutions like improving health literacy, expanding transportation, increasing access toRead more…
Implementing a Community Health Worker Model to Address Health-Related Social Needs in a Community Pharmacy Network: A Pragmatic Evaluation (2025)
This study tested a program in New York where pharmacy staff were trained as community health workers to screen for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connect patients to support. Out of more than 1,000 people screened, nearly half of referrals were successfully resolved. The program also provedRead more…
Equity-Centered Development of a Community Health Worker Intervention to Improve Engagement in Care for ADHD (2025)
This study developed and tested a new program called START (SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment), where community health workers support families of children recently diagnosed with ADHD. Eighteen families participated, and most reported high satisfaction, saying START made them more open to using medication, therapy, or school services. FamiliesRead more…
People Versus Product: Conditions for Success for Community Health Workers as Sustainable Members of the Public Health Workforce (2025)
This study looked at community health workers’ (CHWs) experiences during COVID-19 response efforts in Orange County, California. CHWs said their ability to connect with communities was valued, but their behind-the-scenes work often went unrecognized, and low pay and limited support made their jobs harder. They emphasized the need for fairRead more…
Supporting community health workers in South Africa for context-specific food and nutrition literacy: implementation of a multi-media education-entertainment intervention (2025)
This study tested whether comics and short video clips shared through mobile platforms could improve food and nutrition knowledge among community health workers in South Africa. After six months, participants showed better skills in meal preparation, planning, and overall nutrition literacy. The results suggest that multimedia education can be aRead more…
Community health worker interventions in diabetes and depression: meta-analysis (2025)
This review analyzed studies on whether community health workers (CHWs) help people with both diabetes and depression. Results showed that CHW support led to small improvements in depression and blood sugar levels, but the changes were not statistically significant. Even so, the evidence suggests CHWs can still benefit vulnerable groupsRead more…
Integrative Empowerment Intervention of Community Health Workers In Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) With A Herbal- Based Local Wisdom Approach (2025)
This study tested whether training could help community health workers use local herbal knowledge to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Fifty-seven workers in Wagir received a structured empowerment session. After the training, their knowledge and skills improved significantly. The results show that empowering CHWs with herbal-based local wisdom canRead more…
Factors Influencing Performance and Engagement of Community Health Workers in Maternal and Child Health Service Delivery: A Systematic Review of Literature from Low- and Middle-Income Asian Countries (2025)
This review looked at what affects how community health workers (CHWs) in Asia deliver maternal and child health services. Across 30 studies, the key factors included personal motivation and skills, family and peer support, access to training and resources, community attitudes and safety, and broader health policies and funding. ManyRead more…
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