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State Approaches to Community Health Worker Financing through Medicaid State Plan Amendments (2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed focus on community-led health efforts, with states increasingly partnering with community health workers (CHWs) to support underserved communities. Evidence shows CHWs improve access to care and health outcomes while reducing disparities, driving state policies to strengthen and fund their roles. NASHP’s Community Health Worker LearningRead more…
Lessons for Advancing and Sustaining State Community Health Worker Partnerships (2021)
As states work to strengthen public health systems and address healthcare workforce shortages, many are focusing on community health workers (CHWs) to improve health and equity. A recent 50-state review by NASHP highlights how states are supporting CHWs, particularly through Medicaid funding. Insights from surveys, interviews, and a roundtable discussionRead more…
Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial (2024)
As malaria cases decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have become less active. To address this, a new CHW model with expanded roles was tested in Myanmar. The study, conducted in 72 villages, found that the expanded model increased malaria testing by 23% and referrals forRead more…
Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study (2025)
This study explored the challenges and opportunities of implementing teledentistry (T-DOCS) from the perspective of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Interviews with 43 CHWs revealed barriers such as low awareness of dental care, lack of confidence, staffing shortages, competing duties, and limited access due to COVID-19. However, CHWs’ motivation, existing patientRead more…
The role of community health workers in a collaborative care management intervention for cancer pain management: a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial (2025)
This study aimed to explore the potential of community health workers (CHWs) in helping rural and Hispanic/Latino cancer patients manage pain. The researchers surveyed and interviewed 12 experienced CHWs to understand their comfort levels, challenges, and needs for delivering a new pain management program. Most CHWs felt confident about workingRead more…
Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observational cohort study (2025)
This study aimed to understand how certain signs in young infants, like poor feeding or lack of movement, can predict the risk of death. Community health workers (CHWs) in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan visited infants regularly to check for these signs. The study found that signs like no movement, poorRead more…
Readiness to deliver quality curative care for under-five children at health posts in Ethiopia (2025)
This study assessed the readiness of health posts in Ethiopia to provide quality care for children under five. Many lacked electricity, communication tools, and essential infection prevention supplies. While most health extension workers (HEWs) were trained, access to key medicines and equipment was limited. Readiness varied across regions, highlighting theRead more…
Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali (2025)
This study in Northern Mali found that involving community health workers (CHWs) in treating acute malnutrition is more cost-effective than treatment at health facilities alone. CHW sites improved access, reduced treatment costs, and increased recovery rates. Using a simplified treatment protocol further cut costs, especially for therapeutic food. This approachRead more…
Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework (2025)
This review examined how clinically integrated community health workers (cCHWs) help manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in real-world settings. Researchers analyzed 25 studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo databases, focusing on cCHW programs for adults with CVD. Most studies (23 out of 25) showed that cCHW interventions improved outcomes likeRead more…
Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic (2025)
This study assessed how community health workers (CHWs) improved malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Using a statistical method (Freedom from Infection, FFI), researchers combined routine health data with CHW data from 33 facilities (2018–2022). Without CHW data, only 52% of facilities could confirm being malaria-free for about 13 months.Read more…
Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review (2025)
This review explored how community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient care. CHWs collected patient information, helped with self-management, translated information, and ensured follow-ups, while pharmacists focused on medication and patient education. They worked together in various ways, from sharing information to delivering services as a team.Read more…
The impact of the Lesotho health reform in the re-structuring of the village health workers program (2025)
This study examined how health reforms in Lesotho improved the Village Health Worker (VHW) program. Key changes included clearer roles, better monitoring, and performance-based payments. These reforms boosted VHW performance, strengthened community health links, and increased service use. The findings highlight that proper support and incentives help VHWs fulfill theirRead more…
Understanding the unique role of community-based para-professionals delivering early childhood development in low-resource contexts a Delphi study (2025)
This study explored the training needs of community-based para-professionals who support early childhood development (ECD) in low-income areas. Experts agreed that training should focus on communication, relationship-building, and culturally responsive care. The findings highlight the valuable role these workers play in bridging gaps between families and formal health and educationRead more…
The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study (2025)
This study explored how access to local, traditional food influences the motivation and retention of Indigenous community health workers (CHWs) in rural Jharkhand, India. CHWs who had consistent access to nutritious local foods reported higher job satisfaction, better health, and stronger commitment to their roles. Community support and cultural tiesRead more…
Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling study (2025)
This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of improving hypertension care in Africa. Two strategies were tested: expanding HIV clinics to treat hypertension (CCC) and adding community health worker (CHW) screenings for adults over 40. The results showed that both approaches could reduce heart disease, strokes, and deaths. CHW screening combined withRead more…
Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda (2025)
This study tested a new way to distribute mosquito nets in Uganda using community health workers (CHWs) to fill gaps between mass distribution campaigns. In two villages, CHWs identified households needing nets. Only one village received the nets. The intervention village saw more children under five sleeping under nets, whileRead more…
Comparing apples with apples: A proposed taxonomy for “Community Health Workers” and other front-line health workers for international comparisons (2025)
This paper introduces a clearer way to classify Community Health Workers (CHWs) and others involved in community health. It highlights how the term “CHW” is used for many different roles, leading to confusion and misapplication of policies. The authors propose a refined classification based on guidelines from the WHO andRead more…
Community health system capacities and capabilities within an evolving community health policy framework: mixed methods study of stakeholders in central Uganda (2025)
This study assessed the community health system in Uganda to understand its readiness for a new government-led community health worker project. It involved interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys with community health workers (CHWs) and pregnant women. The findings showed that while governance of community health was generally strong, coordinationRead more…
Community Health Workers and Family Caregivers: Opportunities to Enhance Connection with Community Resources for Aging Populations and Families (2024)
The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers emphasizes helping caregivers connect with health and community services. One way to do this is by involving Community Health Workers (CHWs), who are trusted members of the community and can guide caregivers through complex systems of care. States are partnering with CHWsRead more…
Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines (2025)
Community Health Workers (BHWs) in the Philippines play a key role in connecting remote areas to healthcare, but face challenges like limited training and resources. This study created and tested a training program to improve BHWs’ skills in Occidental Mindoro. The results showed that the training led to significant improvementsRead more…
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