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Extent Of Influence Of Community Health Workers In Improving Health Equity And Access To Care Among Residents Of Selected Barangay (2026)
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help improve access to healthcare and promote fair access to services in three communities in the Philippines: Sangali, Tetuan, and Labuan. A survey of 300 residents found that CHWs made a strong contribution to improving access to healthcare and ensuring that peopleRead more…
Healthcare interventions involving community healthcare workers in the management of people with multiple long-term conditions: scoping review (2026)
This review looked at how community health workers support people living with several long-term health conditions at the same time. Fourteen studies showed that CHWs help patients manage their care, provide health education and encouragement, offer coaching and support, and follow up or connect patients to health services. They useRead more…
The Locus-of-Hope Enhancement Program for Filipino Community Health Workers’ Hope and Well-Being: A Parallel Randomized Alternative-Treatments Study (2026)
This study in Metro Manila, Philippines, looked at whether a program designed to strengthen hope could improve the well-being of community health workers from low-income communities. The program helped increase workers’ sense of support and hope from their families and peers, as well as their overall well-being. It also encouragedRead more…
Community Health Worker–Led Hypertension Management with Independent Prescribing in Rural Lesotho: A Cluster-Randomised Non-Inferiority Trial (2026)
This study in rural Lesotho looked at whether trained community health workers could safely manage high blood pressure, including adjusting patients’ medicines, instead of relying only on nurses at health facilities. The study involved 807 adults across 103 villages and found that after one year, blood pressure was controlled inRead more…
From Attitude to Action: Identifying the Knowledge and Practice Gap in Smoke-free Home Promotion Among Texas Community Health Workers and Health Education Specialists (2026)
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Health Education Specialists in Texas support families in creating smoke-free homes. Among 218 professionals surveyed, most had a positive attitude toward preventing secondhand smoke exposure, but only one-third were providing smoke-free home services. Many who offered support mainly gave advice, whileRead more…
Community health worker involvement across domains and national infectious disease programmes in rural Madagascar: evidence of fragmentation and determinants of engagement (2026)
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural Madagascar were involved in different health programmes, with a focus on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). Among 408 CHWs surveyed, nearly all were involved in maternal and child health and malaria activities, but only about one in four were involved inRead more…
Community Health Workers in the Veterans Administration: Exploring Opportunities and Barriers to Integration for Rural and Caregiver Populations (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) could support rural Veterans and their family caregivers through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Interviews with 24 community and VA partners found that CHWs could help people access care, coordinate services, and address social needs. However, successful integration would requireRead more…
Community Health Workers’ Roles and Challenges in Wisconsin: A Mixed-Methods Study (2026)
This study explored the experiences of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wisconsin, USA, including their roles, how they work with healthcare systems, and the challenges they face. The 40 CHWs surveyed and interviewed provided health education, referrals, advocacy, and support to help people access health and social services. Although mostRead more…
Digital Training for Lay Health Care Workers’ Knowledge and Skills in HIV Index Case Testing: Cluster Randomized Trial (2026)
This study examined whether digital training could improve the ability of lay health workers in Malawi to provide HIV testing to the partners and family members of people living with HIV. Among 306 health workers from 34 health facilities, those who received tablet-based training in addition to regular training showedRead more…
Why embedded technical assistance builds stronger health systems: Lessons from Senegal (2026)
This article examined how technical advisors working within Senegal’s Ministry of Health supported the implementation of health reforms over two years. It found that working closely with government teams helped improve coordination, maintain progress, and address problems as they arose. The article argues that technical support should go beyond producingRead more…
Political economy as strategy: Lessons from Rwanda’s community-based health insurance reforms (2026)
This study examined how Rwanda reformed its community-based health insurance scheme in 2020–2021 after facing ongoing financial difficulties despite covering a large share of the population. The reforms aimed to make the scheme more financially sustainable while improving the benefits available to members. The government placed greater responsibility for fundingRead more…
WiRED International Community Health Worker Training and Continuing Medical Education (2026)
WiRED’s program provides WHO compliant CHW training without cost to all low-income countries. This training package empowers community and health leaders anywhere to train CHWs using a tested, WHO-compliant curriculum developed and peer-reviewed by medical experts. The program requires no registration and can be quickly downloaded to phones and tabletsRead more…
Digital Literacy for Community Health Workers (2026)
This course covers everything from setting up a device and staying safe online to finding trustworthy health information and creating content that connects with your community. Across six practical modules, learners will build the skills and confidence to use digital tools safely, responsibly, and effectively in their daily work. ThisRead more…
Barriers to and facilitators of the implementation of Community Health Worker programmes in high-income countries: a systematic review (2026)
This review looked at what helps or prevents community health worker programs from being successfully introduced and integrated into primary healthcare in high-income countries. Looking at 72 studies, mostly from the United States, it found that strong support from health leaders, community partnerships, and dedicated program champions helped CHWs succeed.Read more…
Mapping multilevel barriers impacting the performance of Ethiopia’s Community-Based Health Extension Program: A scoping review (2026)
This review looked at the main challenges affecting Ethiopia’s Health Extension Program and its health extension workers. It found that workers face heavy workloads, limited training, poor working and living conditions, lack of resources, weak supervision, and difficulties using digital tools. The program also struggles because communities often expect moreRead more…
Enhancing Community Health Worker Communication: Evaluating Simulation-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing (2026)
This study looked at whether simulation-based training could improve community health workers’ communication skills. A total of 277 trainees took part in a one-day session using lessons and realistic role-play on topics such as vaccine confidence, smoking, and childhood obesity. After the training, workers felt more confident talking with peopleRead more…
Importing What Works: A Territory-Based Community Health Worker Framework from Brazil’s ESF for U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers Serving Underserved Populations (2026)
This policy analysis looks at Brazil’s community health worker model and how it could be adapted for federally qualified health centers in the United States. Brazil’s approach uses community health workers to regularly support people within specific communities, helping prevent health problems and unnecessary hospital visits. The study suggests thatRead more…
Creating connections from clinic to the community and beyond: Integrating community health workers into pediatric behavioral health care (2026)
This article explains how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help children and families access mental health services by addressing challenges such as transportation, housing, and food insecurity. Because CHWs are trusted members of their communities, they can help families navigate healthcare, connect with services, and overcome barriers that may preventRead more…
Co-designing education with and for community health workers: creating a bridge to care (2026)
This paper describes an initiative in Ontario, Canada, that aimed to improve education and career opportunities for Community Health Workers (CHWs). Because CHWs have strong knowledge of their communities and help people overcome barriers to healthcare, the Bridge to Care Initiative worked with CHWs and other partners to develop trainingRead more…
Driving NCD screening at scale: outcomes of a digital, CHW-led hypertension surveillance program in rural Rwanda (2026)
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rwanda used blood pressure monitors and a mobile app to screen people for high blood pressure. Between 2023 and 2024, CHWs screened nearly 500,000 people, and about 63,000 were found to have high blood pressure and referred to health facilities. However,Read more…
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