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Effects of a Standardized Community Health Worker Intervention on Health Care Utilization Within an Integrated Delivery System (2025)
This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) program called IMPaCT could reduce hospital use and improve primary care visits for low-income patients in Portland, Oregon. In the program, CHWs helped patients set health goals and supported them through regular communication over three months, mostly by phone because ofRead more…
Community health worker payment processes: a qualitative assessment of experiences in two Indian states (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in India are paid and the challenges they face. Researchers interviewed CHWs, supervisors, and health leaders in two states and found that the payment process is complicated and often causes delays, extra work, and frustration. Even with digital tools, problems remained,Read more…
Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program (2025)
In Indonesia’s stunting prevention program, many community health workers (CHWs) work without a salary, handling tasks like monthly checkups, counseling, and home visits. This study interviewed 130 CHWs in rural Lombok to understand the financial burden they face. It found that over half were unhappy with the small payments theyRead more…
Temporary childbirth migration and perinatal healthcare in rural Maharashtra, India (2025)
This study looked at how moving back to their parents’ home for childbirth (a common tradition) affects women’s healthcare in rural India. Data from 1,288 women showed that moving didn’t change early pregnancy care or most clinic visits, but women who moved had fewer postnatal visits from community health workers.Read more…
Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics (2025)
This small study tested using community health workers (CHWs) to help patients with high blood pressure and other needs. Thirty-five patients were referred to a CHW, and most were Black with an average age of 54. After six months, both blood pressure and social needs improved. Patients generally liked workingRead more…
Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation (2025)
This study looked at how well community health workers followed a program to teach pregnant women about staying active. Interviews and client records showed that while many workers said they covered the topic often during home visits, the records showed that only about 19% of clients actually got the informationRead more…
Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan (2025)
This study looked at how people in rural South Sudan feel about using self-injectable birth control. Many liked being able to use it privately at home, which helped them avoid cultural and distance-related barriers. However, challenges like stigma, side effects, and family pressure made it hard for some to keepRead more…
Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers (2025)
This study looked at how ready epilepsy care teams are to work with Community Health Workers (CHWs). A survey of doctors, nurses, and social workers showed that most knew little about CHWs or their training. Still, many saw gaps in care for patients with epilepsy, especially related to social issues,Read more…
The Role of Community Health Workers in Promoting the Use of Medicinal Plants for Disease Management (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect traditional healing with modern healthcare, especially in places with limited resources. This paper looks at how CHWs promote the use of medicinal plants to treat illnesses. It shares examples from different regions where CHWs have successfully helped communities use plant-based treatments. It also discussesRead more…
Community Health Provision at Scale: Evidence from a Cluster-Randomized Trial in Uganda (2025)
This study looked at a large-scale community health worker (CHW) program in Uganda to see if it could continue reducing child deaths, as earlier trials had shown. Two NGOs ran the program in different regions. After a mid-point review showed only small improvements, one NGO (Program A) made major changes,Read more…
A Qualitative Review of Community Health Workers’ Training, Supervision, and Service Delivery Needs (2025)
This study looked at the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) in mental health roles in Southern California. Interviews with CHWs and their supervisors showed that many CHWs feel stressed due to unclear job roles and a lack of training and support. The study highlights the need for better guidance,Read more…
A Remote Intervention Based on mHealth and Community Health Workers for Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in People With HIV: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2025)
This pilot study tested a new program that uses both community health worker (CHW) support and mobile tools to help people with HIV stick to their medication. The program included an app, a smart pill bottle, and regular CHW check-ins, all done remotely. It was found to be easy toRead more…
“Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the COVID-19 pandemic – a community science worker-led qualitative study (2025)
This study looked at how communities in Orange County, California, worked together during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with help from community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews, residents shared how they faced many connected challenges, got support through CHWs, built strong community bonds, and worked together to pushRead more…
Engaging community health workers to promote oral health for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal: a qualitative study (2025)
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) in Nepal can help improve oral health care for people with type 2 diabetes. Interviews with CHWs, health workers, and policymakers showed that while oral health care is needed, especially for those with diabetes, there are big challenges, like lack of training,Read more…
Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) helped improve malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Normally, regular health data isn’t enough to show if malaria has stopped spreading, especially when cases are low. By adding CHW data to the system, more areas could confidently be shown to beRead more…
Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review (2025)
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are paid in low- and middle-income countries and how different payment methods affect their work. It found four main ways CHWs are paid: regular salaries, pay based on performance, income from small businesses, and a mix of these. While most paymentRead more…
Quick Guide – Cancer Navigation Foundations for CHWs (2025)
This guide helps Community Health Workers (CHWs) support people affected by cancer by providing key information and guidance. CHWs can educate patients with hopeful facts about screenings and recovery rates, encourage them to prepare for and attend appointments, and empower them with resources to make informed decisions about their care,Read more…
Quick Guide – Improving Communication With Healthcare Teams for CHWs (2025)
This guide helps Community Health Workers (CHWs) support people with cancer by improving communication with their healthcare teams. Patients may face challenges in finding the right doctor, and communication can become difficult during treatment. CHWs can assist by helping patients and their families advocate for their needs, find resources, andRead more…
Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program for Medication Adherence Support (2025)
This study tested a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help patients with hypertension follow their medication plans. The program included recorded lessons and live sessions with practice cases. After the training, CHWs showed a significant improvement in both knowledge (from 28% to 81%) and confidence in supportingRead more…
A qualitative study to explore mother’s experiences of a family MUAC project in two provinces in South Africa (2025)
This study explored how mothers and caregivers felt about the Family MUAC program in South Africa, which trained them to measure their child’s nutrition. Mothers appreciated the support from community health workers (CHWs), who were seen as caring and helpful. At first, measuring MUAC was challenging, but with CHW guidance,Read more…
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