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Caring Within Platform Capitalism: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Social Media for Health Promotion and Advocacy (2025)
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) use social media in their work. Through interviews and group discussions in one of the southeastern U.S. states, researchers found that while CHWs rarely post in official roles, they do use social media in other ways to support their communities and connectRead more…
Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA (2025)
The Bring it Down program tested whether community health workers could help people with high blood pressure connect to primary care and improve their health. Participants were recruited from emergency departments and mobile health units. Out of thousands eligible, only a small percentage joined the program. Among those who followedRead more…
Capturing the Most Significant Change after a work-training program for community health workers (2025)
This study looked at how a nine-month training program affected community health workers. Through interviews and group discussions, workers shared stories of change. The biggest changes included gaining knowledge and skills, discovering career opportunities, building support networks, and earning more recognition in their communities. Mentoring, learning from peers, and hands-onRead more…
Lived experiences in action: Relations between community health workers’ and clients’ perinatal health behaviours in India (2025)
Community health workers (ASHAs) in India play a big role in guiding mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. This study looked at whether the personal choices ASHAs make about their own pregnancies influence the advice and practices of the women they support. Surveying 400 ASHAs and 1,166 mothers in Bihar, theRead more…
Public Understanding of and Engagement With Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud: Findings From Two National Surveys (2025)
This study looked at how well people in the U.S. know about and interact with community health workers (CHWs). It found that more Hispanic/Latino respondents had heard of or worked with CHWs compared to the general public. Most people who interacted with CHWs met them in healthcare settings, while fewerRead more…
Costs and cost-effectiveness of integrated horizontal community health worker programmes in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): a scoping literature review (2025)
This review looked at studies on the costs and value of community health worker (CHW) programs in low- and middle-income countries. It included 18 studies covering 42 cases. The review found that while CHWs are important for health care, most studies only reported basic costs, like salaries and program expenses,Read more…
Community Health Worker-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for Latine Populations in the U.S.: A Systematic Literature Review (2025)
The US is facing a mental health crisis, especially among Latine communities who struggle with access to care. This review looked at 27 studies on community health workers (CHWs) providing mental health support to Latines, mostly immigrants and Spanish speakers. The programs focused on issues like depression, stress, and parenting,Read more…
Community health workers’ counseling is based on a deficit model of behavior change (2025)
India’s ASHA program has improved access to healthcare in rural areas, but many people still reject medical advice. This study asked ASHAs and their clients why. The main reasons were lack of understanding about health benefits and family or social pressures. However, ASHAs mostly tried to persuade people by givingRead more…
Essential aid made fully visible: understanding the proCHW financing landscape analysing accessible donor data sources (2025)
This study looked at how much major global funders support professional community health workers (proCHWs). It found that most funders do not clearly track or report how much money goes to proCHWs, making it hard to know the true level of investment. Only two funders shared partial information, while theRead more…
Evaluating the effectiveness of community health worker interventions on glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Analyzing seven studies with over 1,600 participants, it found that CHW support led to clear and meaningful improvements in blood sugar control, especially among low-income and minority groups.
Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria (2025)
This study tested a new oral health training program for nurses and community health workers in Nigeria. The program improved participants’ knowledge and referral practices compared to a standard lecture, with many patients successfully referred for dental care. The results show that competency-based training can strengthen primary healthcare and supportRead more…
Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program (2025)
The ARCHWAy program in Atlanta trains and supports Community Health Workers (CHWs) through both classroom and hands-on learning. An evaluation showed that participants gained skills in helping people with mental health needs, chronic illnesses, and barriers to care. They rated the training highly and reported learning how to build trust,Read more…
Improving Community Health Program: Perspective of Community Health Workers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa (2025)
This study explored what community health workers (CHWs) in Buffalo City, South Africa, need to do their jobs better. Through interviews and focus groups with 23 CHWs, they suggested support such as transport, regular training, better communication tools, work IDs for recognition, and more resources to reduce heavy workloads. TheyRead more…
Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers’ service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community health worker surveys (2025)
This study looked at the work of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, India, who provide nutrition and health services to mothers and children. It found that while many families received food and growth monitoring, fewer got home visits or counseling. Factors like training, resources, supervision, motivation, andRead more…
Implementation Evaluation of Three Community-Clinical Infection-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs in New York City: Lessons Learned From Leveraging Community Health Worker Strategies to Enhance Reach and Fit for Asian American Communities (2025)
This study looked at three programs in New York City where community health workers (CHWs) helped Asian American communities prevent and manage infection-related cancers. The programs focused on H. pylori treatment, HPV screening, and hepatitis B screening and care. Interviews with key stakeholders showed that success depended on keeping strongRead more…
DMPA-SC self-injection experiences of clients and providers in Uganda the role of community health workers in reproductive self-care service delivery (2025)
This study in Uganda looked at how community health workers (CHWs) compare to clinic workers in providing family planning counseling and training women to self-inject contraceptives. Interviews with 240 clients and 80 providers showed that many women were interested in self-injection, and CHWs often gave better counseling and training thanRead more…
Challenges in data documentation and retrieval in the ASHA diary from a usability perspective (2025)
This study examined how well ASHA workers in India use their diaries, which are vital for recording patient information and supporting healthcare in underserved communities. Involving 57 ASHA workers, the research found that many face challenges such as poor readability, confusing layouts, and difficulty finding information. These problems make documentationRead more…
Improving healthcare equity through community health worker employment in an integrated health system (2025)
This project looked at whether hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) in three geriatric clinics could help address older patients’ social needs. Reviewing patient records showed common issues like lack of dental care and transportation. A strengths and weaknesses review found that while the clinics focus on patient care, they faceRead more…
Commentary: A Community Organizing Model for Advancing CHW Workforce Sustainability (2025)
This article looks at how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen and sustain their workforce. It highlights a model built around four goals: growing CHW leadership, building partnerships, creating supportive policies and systems, and securing diverse funding. The approach shows how CHWs themselves can lead local efforts to make theirRead more…
Community Health Worker Adherence to Self-Determination Theory in the Women’s Initiative Supporting Health Intervention-Based Study (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) with past incarceration experience supported women recently released from prison through the WISH program, which helps them access care for HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use. The researchers analyzed 15 recorded sessions and found that CHWs often encouraged independence, confidence, andRead more…
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