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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…
Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention (2025)
In Muslim-majority countries, infectious diseases like dengue and malaria are worsened by social and economic challenges. This review explores how Islamic principles like cleanliness, harm prevention, and community benefit can support disease prevention. It highlights the role of community health workers and religious leaders in promoting health education and vaccination,Read more…
A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventionsRead more…
Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by communityRead more…
Assessing acceptability of digital financial services and associated factors, opportunities and challenges in Burundi health sector (2025)
This study in Burundi examined the use of digital payments (DP) in healthcare. Among 2,731 health providers, 62% accepted DP, with higher acceptance (74.8%) among community health workers. Most participants saw DP as beneficial for vaccination campaigns and believed it improved efficiency. Health workers in rural areas were more likelyRead more…
Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon (2025)
In remote areas of French Guiana, a Mobile Public Health Team (MPHT) was created to improve healthcare access for multicultural Amazonian populations. The team, made up of nurses and community health mediators, provides health education and outreach, often working with community leaders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they reached over 6,000Read more…
Assessing the physical activity training needs and preferences of community health workers in South Africa (2025)
This study explored the interest of South African community health promoters (CHPs) in promoting physical activity (PA). Most CHPs saw PA as important for health and part of their job, though few knew the correct PA guidelines. Nearly all wanted more training to improve their skills and apply it inRead more…
The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management (2025)
This study looked at factors affecting HIV self-management and evaluated the CHAMPS program, which combines mobile health tools and community health worker support. In New York City, CHAMPS improved daily HIV self-care, such as medication adherence. However, it had no significant impact in Birmingham. Challenges like missed appointments and difficultyRead more…
Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022 (2025)
This study reviewed the knowledge levels of ASHAs in India across health areas like maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases. ASHAs demonstrated strong knowledge in maternal and child health but showed gaps in areas like disease surveillance. Factors affecting their knowledge included education, experience, supervision, and training. StrengtheningRead more…
Capacity-building interventions for health extension workers in Ethiopia: A scoping review (2025)
This study reviewed capacity-building efforts for health extension workers (HEWs) in Ethiopia. Training was the most common approach, followed by supervision and mentoring. These interventions improved HEWs’ knowledge and skills, leading to better health services and increased community health-seeking behavior. However, little focus was given to areas like motivation, leadership,Read more…
Community health worker and caregiver experiences and perceptions of a multimodal handheld pulse oximeter used in sick child consultations in rural Burundi: A qualitative evaluation (2025)
This study explored the use of pulse oximeters by community health workers (CHWs) in rural Burundi to help diagnose childhood illnesses like pneumonia. CHWs were trained to use the oximeters during home visits for children aged 6-59 months. After eight weeks, CHWs and caregivers reported that the devices were usefulRead more…
An evaluation of a community dementia screening program in rural Kenya: DEM-SKY (2025)
This study evaluated the DEM-SKY dementia screening program in rural Kenya, which was supported by community health workers. The program reached 3,546 older adults over six months and was well received. Participants who tested positive for dementia were much more likely to seek help from a doctor. Feedback showed thatRead more…
Comorbidities And Reducing InEquitieS (CARES): Feasibility of self-monitoring and community health worker support in management of comorbidities among Black breast and prostate cancer patients (2024)
This study aimed to test if self-monitoring and support from community health workers (CHWs) could help Black individuals with breast or prostate cancer manage other health conditions like hypertension and diabetes. 61 patients participated, using a home device to track blood pressure (BP) and blood glucose (BG) levels over sixRead more…
Medicaid billing for community health worker services growing, but remains low, 2016-2020 (2025)
This study looks at the trends of Community Health Workers (CHWs) billing Medicaid services between 2016 and 2020. The number of CHWs billing Medicaid increased significantly, but by 2020, only 731 CHWs in 9 states were billing, with Ohio accounting for most of the billing. The total number of CHWRead more…
National Primary Care Policy (2017) and the roles of community health workers (2025)
This study examines the new roles of community health workers (CHWs) as outlined in Brazil’s 2017 National Primary Care Policy, from the viewpoints of nurses and CHWs. Interviews were conducted between 2021 and 2022. Some professionals believe the new roles give CHWs more autonomy and recognition, while others worry itRead more…
Nelvy Cáceres. World Vision Bolivia and community health workers in Bolivia: a historical reflection (2025)
Dr. Nelvy Cáceres has played a major role in developing health promotion programs at World Vision Bolivia (WVB) since 1989. WVB focuses on improving the well-being of vulnerable children, families, and communities in Bolivia through projects in health, education, and community leadership. Initially working with local churches, WVB later expandedRead more…
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