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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) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keepingRead more…
HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers (2024)
Part 1 of this presentation on Peer-Led HIV Care Models explores peer-led approaches in HIV care that help overcome barriers and enhance service delivery. Attendees will learn how peer roles can improve access and develop the HIV care workforce. Part 2 is on Expanding Access with Community Health Workers. ItRead more…
Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda (2024)
Training health workers on new contraceptive methods can be costly and challenging. To address this, PATH created an online course to teach family planning providers in Senegal and Uganda how to offer a self-injection contraceptive option, DMPA-SC. This digital course includes 10 lessons on topics like informed choice and self-injectionRead more…
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Performance of Community Health Workers Programme in Banadir Region, Somalia (2024)
This study examined how monitoring and evaluation systems affect the performance of the Community Health Workers (CHW) program in Banadir, Somalia, with a focus on capacity building. Data from households showed that increased capacity building could improve CHW project performance by up to 90%. Key findings suggest that investing inRead more…
Communication Channels, Community Engagement and Access to Healthcare Services in Tanzania (2024)
This study examined how different communication channels, like mobile phones, community health workers, radio, social media, and village meetings, affect community engagement and healthcare access in Makambako, Tanzania. With data from 503 participants, results showed these channels boost health information sharing and encourage healthier behaviors, making it easier for peopleRead more…
Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities (2024)
Maternal mortality remains a serious issue, especially in underserved communities. Women from marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and rural communities, face higher risks due to limited healthcare access, socioeconomic challenges, and racial bias in healthcare. This review examines these disparities, highlighting the impact of poverty, lack of infrastructure, and socialRead more…
Perceptions of roles of community healthcare workers in early childhood in Limpopo, South Africa (2024)
In South Africa, community health workers (CHWs) are essential in supporting child development, but many feel they lack sufficient training in early childhood care. This study explored CHWs’ motivations, background, and knowledge of early child development. CHWs emphasized the importance of nutrition, breastfeeding, immunization, and preschool education for healthy childRead more…
Insufficient Awareness Regarding Anemia Prevention during Pregnancy among Expectant Women in Uganda (2024)
Anemia in pregnancy affects 30-50% of Ugandan mothers, raising risks for preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal death. Many women lack awareness of anemia prevention, which is impacted by factors like poor nutrition, chronic infections, limited healthcare, and cultural beliefs. This review looks at anemia types, causes, effects, andRead more…
Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2024)
This study tested whether using community health workers (CHWs) to link primary care, homes, and schools could improve asthma control for low-income Black children in Philadelphia with asthma. Children received asthma care and support in all three settings over a year. Although asthma improved in all groups, only children whoRead more…
Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda (2024)
This study evaluated the COMONETH project, aimed at improving maternal and newborn care (MNC) in rural Uganda from 2017 to 2020. By training community health workers to educate and refer pregnant women to health facilities, providing educational videos, and enhancing health worker training, the project increased the use of essentialRead more…
A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use (2023)
This study investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) among Latinx/o/a individuals in the US. It finds limited literature on CHW interventions for UAU, mostly focused on men. While CHWs show promise in increasing awareness and satisfaction, alcohol-related outcomes remain largely unchanged. FutureRead more…
Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2023)
This study investigated the impact of a community health worker (CHW)-led intervention on improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among low-income and racial/ethnic minority individuals diagnosed with cancer. The intervention involved CHWs assisting with advance care planning, symptom screening, and addressing health-related social needs. Results showed that participants in theRead more…
Community Health Worker Intervention for Newborns Not Passing Initial Universal Hearing Screening (2023)
This study assessed the effectiveness of a community health worker (CHW) intervention in ensuring newborns receive outpatient rescreening after failing initial hearing tests. Compared to a group without the CHW intervention, a higher percentage of newborns completed their follow-up screening when CHWs provided education and outreach to caregivers. Integrating CHWsRead more…
Bridges to Elders: A Program to Improve Outcomes for Older Women Experiencing Homelessness (2023)
The Bridges to Elders (BTE) program aimed to improve health and social outcomes for older homeless women. Using a pretest/posttest design, the program showed significant improvements in stable housing, primary care enrollment, and control of chronic conditions among participants. The collaboration between nurse practitioners and community health workers proved effectiveRead more…
“I decided to participate….because I saw it as benefiting our community and families”: a qualitative study of lay providers’ experiences with delivering an evidence-based mental health intervention for families in Uganda (2023)
This study examined the experiences of community health workers and parent peers in Uganda who participated in a program to deliver a family strengthening intervention for children with behavioral challenges. Despite initial concerns, participants were motivated by the intervention’s relevance and financial incentives. They found the training comprehensive and feltRead more…
Promotore-Led Versus Registered Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education in Mexican Americans: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2023)
This study compared the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management program led by either registered nurses (RNs) or community health workers (promotores) for Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Both groups showed similar improvements in diabetes self-care behaviors over time, with no significant differences between them. The findings suggestRead more…
Expanding Community Health Worker decision space learning from a Participatory Action Research training intervention in a rural South African district (2023)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in South Africa faced numerous challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A training intervention aimed to support CHWs in making local health decisions and assess its impact. The training equipped CHWs with skills to address community health concerns and fostered dialogue between CHWs and stakeholders. DespiteRead more…
Potential facilitators and inhibitors to the implementation and sustainability of the community-based tuberculosis care interventions. A case study from Moshupa, Botswana (2023)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Botswana, with Moshupa village experiencing particularly high rates. To address this, community-based interventions involving treatment supporters have been implemented. However, this study identifies several facilitators and barriers affecting the success and sustainability of these interventions.Facilitators include effective partnerships between health services andRead more…
“We are their eyes and ears here on the ground, yet they do not appreciate us”-Factors influencing the performance of Kenyan community health volunteers working in urban informal settlements (2023)
This study investigates the challenges faced by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Nairobi’s informal settlements and suggests ways to support them. It found that factors like recruitment, training, resources, and relationships with healthcare facilities affect CHV performance. Addressing these challenges requires adequate remuneration, comprehensive training, supportive supervision, and ensuring resourceRead more…
Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India (2023)
This study aimed to create and evaluate a digital training program for community health workers (CHWs) in rural India to identify and refer patients with schizophrenia. The program was developed through expert review and CHW feedback, focusing on simplifying content and incorporating interactive elements. CHWs recognized the importance of earlyRead more…
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