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Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study (2026)
This study explored how people with heart failure experienced using a digital health platform together with support from a community health worker after leaving the hospital. Participants found the digital tools easy to use and said they helped them better understand and manage their condition. Community health workers made theRead more…
The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia (2026)
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen Somalia’s health system in the face of conflict, disease outbreaks, and limited healthcare services. It found that CHWs have helped improve access to care, supported maternal health services, and played an important role during the COVID-19 response. However, their impactRead more…
What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs (2025)
This study developed a simple costing tool to help governments and organizations plan and budget for community health worker (CHW) programs. When tested in Bangladesh and South Sudan, the tool identified important funding gaps, including salaries, training, supervision, career development, and work resources. The findings show that relatively modest investmentsRead more…
Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia (2025)
This study examined what helps community health workers play a stronger role in reducing childhood stunting in one district of Indonesia. It found that community health workers who had received training, had stronger skills, and had worked for longer were more effective in supporting stunting prevention. The findings highlight theRead more…
Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use (2020)
The goal of this module is to increase awareness about issues related to mental health and substance use, so that you can talk about it with clients, families and your community.
Barangay Health Workers’ Perceived Factors that Affect Performance in Health Service Delivery in Five Upland Municipalities of Cavite (2025)
This study in the Philippines looked at what helps and what hinders the work of barangay health workers, who are key volunteers in local health services. It found that they are highly committed and actively involved in community health activities, but many face challenges such as limited pay, personal financialRead more…
Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska (2026)
This study in Nebraska explored the experiences of community health workers and the challenges and supports that affect their work. Through group discussions with 65 workers, it found that they face many barriers, including language difficulties, lack of transport, financial problems in communities, heavy workloads, unclear job roles, and lowRead more…
Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery (2026)
This study in rural Oregon tested a training program that prepared community health workers to support people with serious illness and limited access to specialist care. Forty workers completed a 12-hour course covering topics like symptom management, care planning, and supporting families. After the training, they showed better understanding andRead more…
Fostering Workforce Resilience Using Mindfulness Among Promotora/es (Community Health Workers) (2026)
This dissertation focused on community health workers known as Promotoras de Salud who support Latinx communities in the United States. It explored their experiences with stress, burnout, and self-care at work, and their views on mindfulness as a way to support mental wellbeing. The study also gathered their ideas onRead more…
Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study (2026)
This study in rural Bangladesh tested whether trained community health workers could successfully record children’s breathing sounds using a digital stethoscope. After a short training, nine workers collected lung sound recordings from nearly 1,000 young children at local clinics. Most of the recordings were clear and usable, and they wereRead more…
Self-actualization and its psychosocial determinants among community health workers in rural Taiwan: a cross-sectional study (2026)
This study looked at the factors that help community health workers in rural Taiwan thrive and feel fulfilled in their work. It found that workers who had better health and stronger support from family, friends, and colleagues were more likely to experience personal growth and satisfaction. In contrast, high stress,Read more…
Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training (2026)
This study examined whether a short training on opioid overdose prevention could improve community health workers’ knowledge and confidence in responding to overdoses. After the training, participants had a better understanding of opioid overdose response, felt more confident using naloxone (Narcan), and showed more positive attitudes toward helping people affectedRead more…
The experience of the “Mais Saúde com Agente” program: training community health workers for a new Brazil (2026)
This article highlights Brazil’s Mais Saúde com Agente program, a large national effort to strengthen and professionalize community health workers through comprehensive training. Since 2024, nearly 300,000 community health workers and disease control agents have received training covering topics such as mental health, oral health, climate change, health equity, andRead more…
“This is what community care looks like:” emotional labor and relational care among U.S. community health workers (2026)
This study found that Community Health Workers (CHWs) do much more than provide health information and referrals; they also offer emotional support, build trust, and help people navigate difficult life situations. While this work is rewarding, it can also be emotionally challenging, as CHWs often deal with clients’ hardships andRead more…
Community Health Workers and Mental Health Among Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: A Scoping Review (2026)
This review looked at research on community health workers supporting mental health among Indigenous communities in the Amazon region. It found that these workers often act as important links between Indigenous communities and formal health services, helping identify emotional distress early, offering basic support, and guiding people to care. DifferentRead more…
Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Community Health Workers in Non-Communicable Disease Management An Implementation Science Perspective in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (2026)
This review looked at studies on whether community health worker programs for long-term diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure are worth the cost in low- and middle-income countries. It combined evidence from multiple studies and found that these programs are usually good value for money, often saving costs orRead more…
Examining Mental Healthcare Underutilization Among Latino Immigrants: Healthcare Providers’ and Community Health Workers’ Perspectives (2026)
This study explored how community health workers and healthcare providers understand and respond to low use of mental health services among Latino immigrant communities in the United States. Through group discussions, both groups shared that people face many barriers like cost, trust, cultural differences, and difficult life circumstances. Community healthRead more…
Evaluation of the “Attentive Visitors” training program to support community volunteers in their palliative care signposting role: a multimethods design (2026)
This study in Belgium tested a training program for community volunteers who support people with serious illness and end-of-life care needs. The training aimed to improve their knowledge, communication skills, and confidence when working with families and health professionals. After the training, volunteers showed better understanding of palliative care andRead more…
Pilot test of an adapted relational savoring intervention for Latine-serving community health workers (2026)
This study tested a wellbeing program designed for community health workers who serve Latine communities. The program helped workers reflect on positive moments with the people they support. About 80 participants were split into two groups, with one receiving the program and the other waiting before starting later. Those whoRead more…
Equitable Learning Outcomes Among Community Health Workers Following a Modified Smoking Cessation Training: A Pre-Post Intervention Study (2026)
This study looked at whether a short, adapted training on helping people quit smoking improved knowledge and skills among community health workers in the United States. About 150 workers took part and were assessed before and after the training. After the session, participants showed clear improvements in their understanding ofRead more…
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