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Targeted Violence Against Community Health Workers: A Critical Barrier to Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Goals (2024)
Workplace violence is a major challenge for healthcare workers in Pakistan, particularly for polio vaccinators who face targeted attacks. These incidents have hindered vaccination efforts, leading to a rise in polio cases and the tragic loss of many workers and security personnel. Misinformation, cultural resistance, and socio-economic challenges worsen theRead more…
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023 (2024)
This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Botucatu, Brazil, about breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under 2, based on Brazil’s food guide. It found that many professionals, including community health workers, nurses, and physicians, had limited knowledge about the guide, especially on complementaryRead more…
Preferences for training needs of village doctors in China: a systematic review (2024)
This study looked at the training needs of village doctors in rural China, who play a key role in healthcare. It found that these doctors prefer training on clinical knowledge, common disease diagnosis and treatment, and continuing medical education. They also prefer training at hospitals above the county level andRead more…
Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study (2024)
In Liberia, children face challenges like poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and illness, which can harm their development. This study tested an intervention that combined parenting support with providing eggs and fish for better child feeding. Thirty caregivers and their children participated in group sessions and received food for fourRead more…
One term to transform: universal health coverage through professional community health workers (2024)
There is a shortage of 43 million health workers, and half the global population lacks access to essential health services. Many community health workers (CHWs) are trusted and experienced but are not part of formal systems, leading to limited impact and poor working conditions. Integrating professional CHWs into health systemsRead more…
Important but Neglected: Job Description of Community Health Workers in the Eastern Cape: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the experiences and views of community health workers (CHWs) regarding their roles, challenges, and the importance of their work. The study included interviews and focus groups with 10 CHWs. The CHWs educate communities on issues like HIV, TB, and healthy lifestyles but face challenges such as discrimination,Read more…
Assessing the Impact of a Community-Based Health Education Program Led by Nursing Technicians on Health Literacy and Chronic Disease Management in Hafr Al-Batin: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the impact of a community-based health education program led by community health workers known as nursing technicians in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia, on health literacy and chronic disease management. Interviews with 30 participants revealed four main outcomes: improved health knowledge, better self-management of chronic conditions, increased socialRead more…
Narrative exposure therapy in a child protection context: Breaking intergenerational cycles by providing a pathway through past trauma (2024)
This paper explores the use of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to help parents involved in the child protection system process past trauma. Parents in these systems often carry their own trauma, which can affect their ability to engage in child protection services. NET is a therapy model that has helpedRead more…
Community Health Workers: Heroes of Rural Healthcare (2024)
In Nigeria, rural healthcare faces critical challenges due to a shortage of skilled professionals. Community health workers (CHWs), including Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Extension Workers (CHEWs), play a vital role in filling this gap. They provide essential primary care, promote healthy living, treat minor illnesses, and guide patients toRead more…
Community Health Workers Bridging the Gap: Connecting Medicaid Members with Providers, Managed Care, and Community-Based Organizations (2024)
This study examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in helping Medicaid members in underserved Pittsburgh neighborhoods access healthcare and address social needs like food, childcare, and housing. CHWs connected members to doctors, medications, and managed care services. They played a vital role in improving care coordination and addressingRead more…
Primary health care and vulnerability frameworks in the implementation of public policies (2024)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, interact with vulnerable communities in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through interviews and ethnographic research, it was found that rigid administrative routines often limit CHWs’ ability to build strong connections with the most vulnerable populations. The study identified threeRead more…
Early identification of potentially low performing community health workers using an ensemble classification model (2024)
This study developed a predictive model to identify underperforming community health workers (CHWs) in Uttar Pradesh, India, using data from over 140,000 CHWs. The model accurately pinpointed struggling CHWs and high-risk clusters early, enabling targeted support and resource allocation. This approach can improve CHW performance, motivation, and healthcare outcomes whileRead more…
Closing Gaps to Address Lifespan Health: Considerations for Developing a Preconception Healthcare Training for Community Health Workers (2024)
This project assessed the knowledge of Michigan community health workers (CHWs) about preconception healthcare. A survey revealed that CHWs had low self-reported knowledge on the topic but faced few barriers to including it in their work. The findings highlight the need for tailored training to help CHWs raise awareness andRead more…
Adapting a mobile TB screening unit to provide integrated screening services and linkage to primary care (2024)
We piloted a mobile health screening program in underserved communities in Lima, Peru, combining checks for TB, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. To reduce TB stigma, the program was rebranded, and community health workers (CHWs) helped link people to care. Between August and December 2023, 1,000 adults were screened, with 254Read more…
“Caminando y socializando con Happy Older Latinos are Active (HOLA)”: Results of a randomized clinical trial to promote health and prevent depression and anxiety in older Latinos (2024)
This study tested the HOLA program, a health promotion intervention for older Latinos at risk of depression or anxiety. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to either HOLA or a control group with psychoeducation. Most attended sessions and were highly satisfied. Results showed HOLA significantly reduced anxiety symptoms compared to theRead more…
Randomized controlled trial of a pilot PrEP linkage intervention for individuals leaving incarceration in a southern state: Design and baseline characteristics (2024)
This pilot study, PrEP-Link, tests using community health workers (CHWs) to help people leaving incarceration access PrEP (a daily HIV prevention medication) and other services. Eighty participants were enrolled, with half receiving standard care and half getting additional personalized support from CHWs for up to a year. At baseline, participantsRead more…
Demand and supply side factors that drive delayed referrals from traditional birth attendants to public primary healthcare facilities: Insights from three states in Nigeria (2024)
Many pregnant women in Nigeria prefer traditional birth attendants (TBAs) for childbirth due to trust, cultural beliefs, and religious practices. However, TBAs often delay referring women to health centers, risking complications. Challenges include community preference for TBAs, inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, and weak enforcement of good practices at health centers.Read more…
Community Health Workers as Catalysts for Mental Health Promotion in Transgender and Nonbinary Communities (2024)
Transgender and nonbinary (trans) communities in the U.S. face significant challenges accessing mental health care, despite experiencing higher rates of suicide, depression, and distress compared to cisgender populations. Systemic barriers include discrimination, stigma, high costs, and a lack of trans-affirming providers. These challenges are especially pronounced for trans individuals ofRead more…
Inequalities in tuberculosis control in Ethiopia: A district-level distributional modelling analysis (2024)
In Ethiopia, adding tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment to community health workers’ tasks improved TB detection and treatment outcomes. However, access to TB services varies greatly across regions. This study mapped disparities in TB services, health center availability, and distance to care. Prioritizing districts with inadequate access for task-shifting couldRead more…
Long-acting preexposure prophylaxis: early data on roll-out in the United States (2024)
Long-acting PrEP (LA-PrEP) like CAB-LA shows promise for reducing HIV, but its use remains limited, especially outside the U.S., due to barriers like insurance and access. Early clinic models with multidisciplinary support have been successful, and innovative delivery methods, such as community health worker programs and telehealth, are being explored.Read more…
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