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Co-producing a health advocate intervention for pediatric liver transplant recipients using human-centered design (2025)
Pediatric liver transplant patients and their families face challenges in accessing healthcare and social services. This study used input from caregivers and transplant teams to design a navigator role to address these issues. Caregivers wanted help with accessing resources, preparing for appointments, and improving communication with schools and healthcare providers.Read more…
Exploration of the multi-level barriers to scaling up methadone for HIV prevention among people who inject drugs in Kazakhstan (2025)
In Kazakhstan, methadone is a free treatment for opioid use disorder, but few people who need it are using it. This study explored barriers to methadone access among people who inject drugs (PWID), healthcare providers, and policymakers. Key challenges included concerns about methadone safety, strict entry requirements, and limited availability.Read more…
Moving Beyond Viral Suppression: Strengthening the Community HIV Workforce to Improve Empowerment and Reduce Stigma in the Memphis Transitional Grant Area (2025)
Training community health workers (CHWs) and their supervisors can improve care for people living with HIV. This study evaluated the impact of a community-driven training program in eight counties in the southern U.S. from 2021 to 2022. After the training, clients of CHWs showed better viral suppression, greater empowerment, andRead more…
Development of a curriculum to educate religious leaders about blood pressure using community-based participatory research and educational theory in Mwanza, Tanzania (2025)
Hypertension is a major health concern in Tanzania, but low trust in medical care and a focus on spiritual well-being often prevent people from seeking treatment. Religious leaders, who are highly respected in their communities, can help bridge this gap. To support this, health researchers and religious leaders co-developed aRead more…
From stigma to solutions: harnessing local wisdom to tackle harms associated with menstrual seclusion (chhaupadi) in Nepal (2024)
In Nepal, the tradition of chhaupadi isolates women during menstruation and childbirth, leading to health risks. This study in Dailekh used a community-driven approach to develop solutions to reduce its harmful effects. Through Human-Centered Design, key stakeholders were engaged, and five interventions were created, including counseling by female community healthRead more…
Enhancing adolescent health awareness: impact of online training on medical and community health officers in Andhra Pradesh, India (2025)
This study evaluated the impact of online training on menstrual hygiene, early marriage, and HIV/STI awareness among Medical Officers and Community Health Officers in Andhra Pradesh, India. Conducted over 10 months, the training reached 9,897 participants, with 2,809 completing both pre- and post-tests. Results showed a significant increase in knowledgeRead more…
Framework, design, and baseline data of a collective impact initiative to strengthen the Community Health Worker workforce ecosystem in Texas (2025)
The Health Equity Collective (HEC) partnered with the City of Houston Health Department to strengthen the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in Greater Houston as a step toward improving health equity. This two-year initiative gathered CHW employers and training organizations to develop a shared plan for workforce development. Baseline dataRead more…
Advancing malaria reactive case detection in a Zambia-like setting: A modeling study (2025)
In Zambia, identifying hidden malaria cases is crucial for elimination, but reactive case detection (RCD) faces challenges like limited community health workers (CHWs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). A mathematical model assessed ways to improve RCD effectiveness, showing that shortages of CHWs and RDTs significantly increase malaria cases. Adding focalRead more…
“We Only Escort Women to the Health Facility”: Traditional birth attendants and the performance of indicator-driven care in rural Tanzania (2025)
In rural Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) have shifted their roles due to government pressure and strict policies discouraging home births. To avoid penalties while still supporting pregnant women, TBAs publicly claim they only escort women to health facilities, though they continue to provide various forms of care. This approachRead more…
The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management (2025)
This study analyzed data from a trial evaluating the CHAMPS intervention, which combines mobile health (mHealth) support with community health worker sessions to improve HIV self-management. Results showed that missing medical appointments, uncertainty about care access, and poor adherence to treatment were linked to lower self-management. In New York City,Read more…
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones (2025)
This review examines how healthcare organizations in conflict zones can align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to improve health outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community health worker programs. Key areas include improving technology, strengthening health systems, integrating mental health services, and promoting cleanRead more…
Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review (2025)
This review examined how competency-based education is used in training community health workers (CHWs). Researchers analyzed 236 studies published between 2010 and 2023, mainly from high-income countries like the U.S. Most studies focused on small-scale training programs, with an emphasis on preventive health services. Effective strategies included adapting training forRead more…
Community health worker payment processes: a qualitative assessment of experience in two Indian states (2025)
This study examined how community health workers (CHWs) in India are paid, focusing on the impact of digital tools and challenges in receiving timely wages. Researchers analyzed payment processes for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in two states, conducting interviews and focus groups with CHWs, supervisors, and health officials. FindingsRead more…
Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka (2025)
Subfertility affects many people worldwide, including in Sri Lanka, despite its strong healthcare system. This study evaluated the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve fertility care in Jaffna’s Nallur MOH area. Over six months, the program showed positive results, easing the workload of public health midwives, improving referralsRead more…
Understanding the Impact of Obesity Prevention and Food Security Interventions for Hispanic Families Living Along the Texas/Mexico Border (2025)
Hispanic children in the U.S. face higher obesity rates, increasing their risk of serious health issues. In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, where obesity exceeds 40%, food insecurity is a major factor. This review examined obesity prevention and food security programs for Hispanic families along the Texas-Mexico border. Of 380 studies,Read more…
Implementing an Adolescent Community Health Worker Model to Support Adolescents Transitioning to Adult Medicine (2025)
Young adults often struggle to move from adolescent to adult healthcare. This project introduced Adolescent Community Health Workers (Adol CHWs) to help with this transition at a hospital in New York. Trained Adol CHWs assisted adolescents (ages 18-22) by coordinating care and ensuring they attended their first adult medicine appointment.Read more…
Interventions to address postpartum depression in South Asian countries: a scoping review (2025)
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects mothers’ health, bonding with their babies, and child development. This review examined studies on PPD in South Asia and found 20 studies from only four countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Many used community health workers to deliver culturally adapted mental health support. Some studies showedRead more…
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of community health workers’ nutrition intervention for stunting prevention in Burera District, Rwanda (2025)
Childhood stunting is a major health issue in Rwanda, and community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in preventing it. This study explored the challenges and support CHWs receive in delivering nutrition programs in Burera District. Barriers included lack of technology skills, financial struggles, and cultural beliefs, while strongRead more…
The Community Health Worker Model for Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: A New Paradigm for High Value Care (2025)
Many low-income and minority communities struggle to access and follow prevention and treatment programs for conditions like cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases (CKM). Community health workers (CHWs) can help bridge this gap by providing education, outreach, and support. New Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement models could improve funding for CHW services,Read more…
Training Community Health Workers to Support Families of Children With Disabilities: Lessons Learned and Practical Recommendations (2025)
This study describes a training program for community health workers in Lusaka, Zambia, to support families of children with disabilities. U.S. faculty partnered with a local organization to train supervisors, who then trained community volunteers. The training improved knowledge and skills, but attitudes toward children with disabilities showed little change.Read more…
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