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Professionalisation of Community Health Workers: Time for a Formal Contract (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) are essential for strong primary healthcare but often lack proper support. This study highlights the need for “proCHW” programs, where CHWs are trained, equipped, supervised, paid, and given formal contracts for job security. Formal contracts can ensure fair wages and career growth while protecting CHWs fromRead more…
Approaches for psychosocial support towards orphans and vulnerable children by community-based workers in the Vhembe district, South Africa (2025)
This study explored how community-based workers support orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa’s Vhembe district. Focus group discussions revealed that these workers provide various psychosocial interventions, including physical and educational support, psycho-education, social activities, caregiver involvement, and referrals to professionals. However, community-based organizations face challenges in delivering these servicesRead more…
Development of Texas’s First Chinese American Community Health Worker Certification for Family Health History-Based Cancer Prevention (2025)
To reduce cancer disparities, this study created a Texas certification program to train Chinese American community health workers (CHWs) in using family health history (FHH) for cancer prevention. The 160-hour program trained 46 CHWs, who provided FHH-based cancer prevention services to 1,129 Chinese Americans. This initiative helps build a skilledRead more…
Characteristics of Mothers, Mothers’ Motivation, and the Role of Community Health Workers in Relation to Mothers’ Participation in Toddler Classes in Gogodalem Village (2025)
This study examined factors affecting mothers’ participation in toddler health classes in Gogodalem Village, Indonesia. Key findings showed that maternal age, motivation, and the support of community health volunteers (cadres) significantly influenced attendance. Improving maternal motivation and cadre involvement could boost participation, helping address high rates of stunting and malnutritionRead more…
Health and Nutrition Literacy among Community Health Workers in Rural and Urban Tanzania: A Comparative Study (2025)
This study assessed the health and nutrition literacy of community health workers (CHWs) in rural and urban Tanzania. Results showed that CHWs in rural areas had lower literacy levels compared to those in urban areas. Factors like age, area of residence, supervision frequency, and time spent on CHW activities influencedRead more…
Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria (2025)
Improving children’s diets between 6 and 24 months is crucial but has stalled globally. A project in Nigeria used human-centered design and behavior change theory to develop and test tools for better nutrition counseling by community health workers (CHWs) and strategies to improve dietary diversity. Successful prototypes encouraged two-way conversationsRead more…
CHW financial sustainability toolkit (FST) ()
The CHW Financial Sustainability Planning Toolkit, developed by Envision with United States national experts, helps Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their allies achieve long-term financial stability. Originally created for CDC-funded COVID response programs, it is now tailored for all CHWs, regardless of funding. The Toolkit focuses on building strong relationshipsRead more…
Effectiveness Of A Community Navigator Program To Improve Social Connectedness In Clinical Settings (2024)
The SILOS program helps reduce social isolation among older adults by connecting them to community services and resources. Using tools to assess social disconnectedness and support, healthcare workers and Community Health Workers (CHWs) screened participants and tracked progress over 12 months. The program showed significant improvements in social connectedness andRead more…
Enhancing And Sustaining The Memory Care Navigator Model In Hawaii (2024)
Hawaii’s memory care navigator model helps local families by connecting them with dementia resources and support. Community Health Workers were trained to provide personalized, culturally appropriate care and use a digital platform to track assessments and care plans. The program is part of Hawaii’s workforce development, with training materials availableRead more…
Evaluation Of An Alzheimer’s Disease Training For Latinx Community Health Workers (2024)
This study assessed how a culturally tailored Alzheimer’s disease (AD) training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) improved their knowledge about AD and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRC) among Hispanic/Latinx communities. After the training, CHWs showed a significant increase in knowledge about AD, its symptoms, prevention, and local ADRCs. The findingsRead more…
Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study (2024)
This study examined the digital skills of community health workers in Shanghai, China, for promoting health through digital media. It found that nearly half of the workers used digital media for over 19 hours a week, but their overall digital capacity for health promotion was moderate. Factors such as educationRead more…
Health literacy on physical therapy among senior citizens with physical disability and barangay health workers (2024)
This study explored the understanding of physical therapy (PT) among senior citizens with disabilities and community health workers (CHWs) in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It found that most CHWs were women, aged 40–69, with limited education, which could affect their understanding of PT. Senior citizens, mostly with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis,Read more…
Development and Validation of Mental Health Literacy Assessment Scale among Community Health Workers and Volunteers in Nepal (2024)
This study developed and validated a tool called the Mental Health Literacy Assessment Scale (MHLAS) to measure the mental health knowledge of community health workers (CHWs) and volunteers in Nepal. The tool was created by reviewing existing literature, consulting experts, and gathering feedback from CHWs. It identified four key areasRead more…
Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease (2024)
This study looks at the role of community health workers (CHWs) in helping adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease transition from pediatric to adult care. Interviews with CHWs and their supervisors highlighted three main points: (1) CHWs supported the transition to adulthood for patients, (2) they built trustingRead more…
Evolutionizing Diabetes Care: Mobile App-Based Teledermatology With Interprofessional Collaboration And Community Empowerment For Managing Skin Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus (2024)
This study looks at new ways to manage skin problems caused by diabetes, such as infections and ulcers, which affect quality of life and increase healthcare costs. It focuses on using teledermatology, or remote dermatology services, along with teamwork between doctors, nurses, and community health workers. The review found thatRead more…
Can SMS reminders improve utilization of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women in Busia County? (2024)
This study tested if SMS reminders could improve malaria prevention among pregnant women in Busia County, Kenya. From September 2023 to February 2024, 156 women were randomized into two groups: one received SMS reminders about using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and taking preventive malaria medication (IPTp), while the other did not.Read more…
Exploratory Pilot Study Engages Community Health Workers to Test Drone-Based Package Delivery System for Personal Protective Equipment in High-Risk Appalachia Population (2024)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team tested using drones to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to remote Appalachian areas. Community health workers educated participants on PPE use, and drones delivered supplies to 10 clients. Most participants found the process easy, and mask-wearing increased from 60% to 90%. Participants rated PPERead more…
Integration of Community Health Workers into Palliative Care Teams: A Scoping Review (2024)
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) can support palliative care in the U.S., especially in rural areas. From 24 studies, it found that CHWs helped improve advanced care planning, eased patient symptoms, and increased hospice use through home and phone visits. CHWs provided education, advocacy, and socialRead more…
Perceived community acceptance on traditional birth attendants assisted childbirth care and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia (2024)
This study examined community acceptance of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) as childbirth care providers in Ethiopia, finding that 58.63% of pregnant women believed their community accepted TBAs for deliveries. Factors like primary education and plans for more children increased this acceptance, while higher household income, specific regions, and certain religiousRead more…
You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa (2024)
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) delivering the Bukhali health promotion program in Soweto, South Africa. CHWs shared similar challenges with participants, including managing multiple roles like health education, support, and referrals, often going beyond their official duties. They emphasized the importance of building trust withRead more…
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