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The role and recognition of community health workers in research-a global survey (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in health services and research but are often excluded from key decisions and authorship in studies related to their work. A review of 1,875 studies found only 15% included CHWs as coauthors, and 32% formally acknowledged them. Barriers like strict authorship guidelines,Read more…
Factors related to the collaboration of cadres in stunting prevention (2024)
This study examined factors influencing collaboration among stunting cadres—community health workers trained to monitor and prevent stunting at the village level. Poor coordination and lack of proper communication tools have led to repeated and inaccurate data collection. The study, involving 63 cadres, found that trust, communication, agreement, and creating publicRead more…
Promotores De Salud: An Essential Workforce in Enhancing Hypertension Health Knowledge in Puerto Rico (2024)
This study evaluated a hypertension (HTN) health education program in Puerto Rico, led by community health workers (CHWs) using the American Heart Association’s Empowered to Serve modules. CHWs taught participants about HTN prevention and management, provided blood pressure monitors, and referred them to self-monitoring programs. Pre- and post-surveys showed significantRead more…
The Impact of Community Health Workers in a Pre-existing Postpartum Hypertension Program (2024)
Maternal deaths in the U.S. are rising, with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) contributing significantly, especially among patients of color. This study evaluated whether community health workers (CHWs) improve education, satisfaction, and blood pressure monitoring in postpartum patients with HDP. Patients in a hypertension program received education and a bloodRead more…
Combining OpenStreetMap mapping and route optimization algorithms to inform the delivery of community health interventions at the last mile (2024)
This study demonstrates how geographic optimization can improve community health programs in rural areas. Using mapping and route optimization tools, researchers planned efficient door-to-door visits by community health workers (CHWs) in Madagascar for mass health campaigns and regular case management. Results showed varying workloads for CHWs depending on location. AnRead more…
Community Health Agents Dismantling Gender Norms in a Machismo Society (2024)
Community health agents (CHAs) in Peru highlighted that women often face barriers, disrespect, and limited roles at home. They believe empowering women requires better education, inclusion in decisions, and independence, supported by families and communities. These focus group discussions identified that women CHAs, with their community influence, can play aRead more…
How Community Health Workers can Address Tobacco Dependence of High-Risk patients: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Training Needs of Community Health Workers (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) often serve patients in low-income communities with high tobacco use rates, but current tobacco cessation trainings don’t fit their needs. To address this, researchers gathered input from CHWs and program leaders to design a tailored training. Key needs included learning strategies to motivate patients, personalize care,Read more…
Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: an opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance school health promotion and primary healthcare systems linkages (2024)
In rural Rwanda, many schoolchildren face poor health, and schools often lack health workers to support their well-being. A study found that children’s health improves when schools have health promotion teams and teachers are familiar with health programs. Community health workers (CHWs) can act as vital links between schools, communities,Read more…
A cross-sectional study of point-of-care lactate testing in integrated community care management (ICCM) for children with acute respiratory illness in rural uganda (2024)
Integrated community case management (iCCM) relies on village health workers (VHWs) to assess sick children and refer severe cases. A study in rural Uganda tested if measuring lactate levels, a marker of severe illness, could improve referrals. Among 204 children with fever and cough, 12% had elevated lactate levels, butRead more…
How community-based health workers fulfil their roles in epidemic disease surveillance: a case study from Burkina Faso (2024)
In 2016, Burkina Faso introduced a community health worker (CHW) model for disease surveillance, assigning two CHWs per village. A study in Dandé Health District found that CHWs face challenges like poor training, lack of tools, and no financial support. Despite this, community recognition motivates them. Financial incentives and non-financialRead more…
Feasibility and challenges in sustaining a community based surveillance system in post-Ebola Sierra Leone (2024)
Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) systems help detect and report diseases early in outbreak-prone areas. After the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone trained community health workers (CHWs) to monitor 11 key health conditions. A 2019 study found that CBS matched disease reports from health facilities in functional areas, improving early detection. However, challengesRead more…
Task-sharing to promote caregiver mental health, positive parenting practices, and violence prevention in vulnerable families in Sierra Leone: a pilot feasibility study (2024)
Household violence is common in low- and middle-income countries, harming mental health and child development. This study tested a home-visiting program in rural Sierra Leone to improve parenting and reduce violence. Community Health Workers were trained to deliver the intervention to families with young children. Compared to standard care, theRead more…
Improving Access to PMTCT Through the Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants in Program Activities in the Far North Region of Cameroon: A Retrospective Cohort Study (2024)
In the Lake Chad basin, most deliveries are assisted by traditional birth attendants (TBAs). This study looked at whether training and involving TBAs in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) could improve access to these services. Researchers compared communities with trained TBAs to those without. Mothers in communities with trained TBAsRead more…
Association between coordinated counseling from both ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and maternal health outcomes: A cross-sectional study from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, India (2024)
This study explored how teamwork between two types of community health workers (CHWs) in rural India—Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)—impacts maternal health. Data from over 6,600 mothers showed that coordinated efforts by both CHW groups improved key outcomes like birth preparedness, institutional delivery, postnatal care, andRead more…
Integrating Community Health Workers in Rhode Island — A Roadmap toward Health Equity (2024)
Rhode Island has developed a plan to expand and sustain the role of community health workers (CHWs) to improve health equity. With input from 140 leaders, including many CHWs from marginalized communities, the state redefined CHWs’ roles to include connecting people to resources and advocating for systemic change. Using federalRead more…
Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a valuable role in improving HIV care by helping patients stay engaged. This study explored the integration of CHWs into HIV clinics in Mississippi and New Orleans. While CHWs were seen as helpful for patient support, challenges included unclear roles, funding issues, and system adjustmentsRead more…
Preserving Patient Dignity with Cultural Humility in Healthcare: A Narrative Inquiry of Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHWS) in Texas (2024)
Cultural humility training has been widely adopted in healthcare to address disparities, but Community Health Workers (CHWs), who work closely with communities, are often overlooked in this area. This study uses CHWs’ personal stories about race and ethnicity in healthcare to enhance a cultural humility framework and improve education forRead more…
Community Health Worker Outreach to Assess Confounders of Health (2024)
In July 2020, a family medicine clinic developed a system to help COVID-19 patients isolate safely by connecting them to community resources through Community Health Workers (CHWs). This study examined how the system was designed, implemented, and maintained. Interviews with clinic staff showed that flexibility and CHW expertise were keyRead more…
Maternal Continuum of Care among Homeless Women: Does Community Health Workers and Non-Government Organisation Involvements Matter? (2024)
This study explored maternal healthcare access among homeless women in Kolkata, India, revealing that only 25% used complete maternal care services. Support from Community Health Workers (CHWs) and NGOs significantly improved access, especially when both were involved. However, utilization varied based on factors like migration status and antenatal health. TheRead more…
Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents (2024)
This study evaluated the counselling skills of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting pregnant adolescents in Limpopo, South Africa. It found that CHWs were generally skilled in counselling but showed variability in techniques like using private spaces, engaging with clients, and ending sessions smoothly. Many CHWs did not see record-keepingRead more…
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