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Assessment of risk communication and community engagement interventions during the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania (2025)
In March 2023, Tanzania faced its first Marburg virus outbreak, with a high fatality rate. To raise awareness, the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) approach was launched. A survey in May 2023 showed that most people in the affected areas were aware of the disease, with 82% receiving informationRead more…
Bridging the Gap: Community Health Workers as a Vital Link in Humanitarian Medical Responses (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in emergency medical responses, helping build trust, improve communication, and provide follow-up care. Case studies from The Bahamas and Sierra Leone show that integrating CHWs into Mobile Medical Teams (MMTs) boosts health outcomes, with Sierra Leone seeing a 32% increase in healthRead more…
Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale (2025)
A new strategy to improve maternal and child nutrition services in rural Bangladesh was tested using community health workers. It integrated nutrition services with existing immunization and antenatal care programs, improving growth monitoring, maternal weight tracking, and supplement distribution. However, practices like dietary diversity and breastfeeding remained similar in interventionRead more…
From the Ground Up: Building and Implementing a Successful CHW/Promotor(a) Program for Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention (2025)
The Texas C-STEP program helps reduce cancer disparities in rural and underserved areas by training community health workers (CHWs) to provide cancer education, screenings, and early detection services. The program has trained over 33 CHWs, formed 1,500 partnerships, educated 30,000 people, conducted 8,300 screenings, and diagnosed 69 cancers. While successesRead more…
A qualitative study assessing acceptability and appropriateness of a technology-assisted mental health intervention by community frontline workers: mPareshan implementation research in rural Pakistan (2025)
In rural Pakistan, where mental health specialists are scarce, a mobile app-based mental health program called mPareshan was tested with Lady Health Workers (LHWs). The study found that using LHWs to deliver mental health support is feasible, acceptable, and appropriate. Communities trusted LHWs for this role, and their familiarity withRead more…
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…
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