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Feasibility and anticipated acceptability of community health worker-facilitated HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening around Lake County, Indiana. (2023)
This study explores community health workers’ (CHWs) views on cervical cancer screening barriers and the feasibility of CHW-facilitated HPV self-sampling in Lake County, Indiana, a region with high cervical cancer mortality rates. Interviews with 15 CHWs revealed barriers spanning individual, interpersonal, and community levels. CHWs identified HPV self-sampling as promisingRead more…
A Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Rural India (SMARThealth Pregnancy): Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (2023)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in India, with conditions like hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) posing risks. SMARThealth Pregnancy, a mobile-based intervention for community health workers (CHWs), was developed to identify and counsel high-risk pregnant women. In a pilotRead more…
“Helping Mentally Ill, a Reward Both in this Life and After”: A Qualitative Study Among Community Health Professionals in Somaliland (2023)
This study explored the experiences of community mental health workers, predominantly female, nurses, and doctors providing mental health services in Borama, Somaliland. Through focus group discussions, they identified challenges such as stigma, lack of resources, and the dominance of traditional healers. Despite obstacles, they found their work rewarding and crucialRead more…
Exploring the Association Between Floods and Diarrhea among Under-five Children in Rural India (2024)
This study investigated the link between floods and diarrhea in young children in rural India. Using data from a national health survey and flood reports from 2018 to 2020, researchers found that children who experienced three consecutive floods from 2019 to 2021 were 34% more likely to suffer from diarrheaRead more…
Cost-utility analysis of home blood pressure measurement for screening and diagnosis of hypertension through village health volunteer mechanism in Thailand (2024)
This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of various blood pressure screening methods for Thai individuals aged 35 and older, focusing on the role of village health volunteers. It compared Home Blood Pressure Measurement (HBPM), clinic BP measurement followed by HBPM for those with high BP (Serial1), and for those without highRead more…
Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding: “Breast for Success” Excels a Second Time (2024)
Breastfeeding is an important public health issue, especially as African American and Black (AA/B) women often face challenges in starting and continuing breastfeeding due to historical and systemic racism. This study evaluated the “Breast for Success” (BFS) program, which includes support from Community Health Workers (CHWs), to see if itRead more…
Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore (2024)
Community-based health programs like “Get Well, Live Well” are not yet fully integrated into Singapore’s public health system. This study looked at how older adults view the program and the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, in improving health knowledge and behaviors. Interviews with 19 participants (mostlyRead more…
Level of Community Health Worker’s Involvement in Yellow Fever Surveillance in the North West Region of Cameroon (2024)
Yellow fever surveillance is key for spotting outbreaks early, but in Cameroon’s North West Region, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a limited role in this process. From 2021 to 2024, out of 427 suspected cases, only 8 were reported by CHWs, showing just 2% community involvement. This low rate pointsRead more…
Navigating older adults care insights from caregivers and community health workers in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta (2024)
This study explored the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices of older adult caregivers in Ngestiharjo, Indonesia, along with the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Most caregivers were women over 50, often lacking knowledge in areas like depression and exercise for seniors. They had moderate confidence in caregiving and wereRead more…
Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial (2024)
As malaria rates decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) are seeing reduced motivation and fewer malaria tests. To address this, an expanded CHW role was created with input from communities and health experts and tested in 72 villages in Myanmar. The expanded role led to aRead more…
Piloting a community health and well-being worker model in Cornwall: a guide for implementation and spread (2024)
This paper reviews the introduction of ten Community Health and Well-being Workers (CHWWs) at four pilot sites in Cornwall from June 2022 to June 2023. By joining an established social prescribing system, CHWWs quickly integrated, sharing training, office space, and management structures with existing social prescribers. Key challenges included adaptingRead more…
Expanded roles of community health workers beyond malaria in the Asia-Pacific: A systematic review (2024)
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in fighting malaria. With malaria cases dropping, there’s interest in expanding CHWs’ roles beyond malaria to keep services going. This review looked at 29 programs in the Asia Pacific where CHWs handle malaria and other health needs.Read more…
Training Community Health Workers to Respond to Public Health Demands (2024)
This study looked at how nurse-led training sessions for community health workers (CHWs) impacted their skills and confidence in topics like diabetes, mental health, long COVID, STIs, and lead poisoning prevention. By comparing CHWs’ knowledge and comfort levels before and after the sessions, the findings showed that the training helpedRead more…
ARCHWAy: an innovative educational program advancing the public health workforce (2024)
The ARCHWAy Program in Atlanta trains community health workers (CHWs) to improve care for underserved communities. The 12-week program, offered in English and Spanish, combines classroom learning, simulations, and hands-on field placements, covering skills like mental health first aid, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. So far, over 200 CHWs haveRead more…
A qualitative exploration of the implementation facilitators and challenges of a community health worker program to address health disparities for people recently released from incarceration using the consolidated framework for implementation research (2024)
This study explored how a New York City program, the Health Justice Network (NYC HJN), connects people with justice involvement to health and social services through community health workers (CHWs). Interviews with CHWs and staff revealed that CHWs’ lived experience, the program’s flexible requirements, and its focus on participants’ needsRead more…
An evaluation of community acceptability and adoption of the community-based TB care program using the diffusion of innovation model (2024)
Community-based TB care in Gondar, Ethiopia, led by health extension workers (HEWs), has shown promise in early TB diagnosis, prevention, and improved treatment outcomes. This study explored how well the program was accepted and adopted within the community. HEWs’ outreach efforts made the program more compatible with community needs, butRead more…
Exploring the integration of Indigenous traditional birth attendants into the western healthcare system: A qualitative case study from the Amazon of Ecuador (2024)
Indigenous communities in Latin America often face challenges accessing Western healthcare, despite valuing traditional medicine. In Ecuador’s Amazon region, efforts have been made to integrate Indigenous traditional birth attendants (TBAs) into the Western healthcare system. This study explored this integration, highlighting that while initial skepticism existed, mutual learning helped bridgeRead more…
Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries (2024)
This study aims to create recommendations to enhance the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing health inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing 167 studies from 33 LMICs, it assesses how effectively CHWs reach and improve health for the most disadvantaged groups. It also identifiesRead more…
Empowering Health sector: The Integral Role of Women, with Special Reference to Asha Workers in Nation Building (2024)
This study highlights the crucial role of ASHA workers, female health activists in India, in improving healthcare access and outcomes. ASHAs serve as vital links between communities and healthcare services, contributing to programs like Janani Suraksha Yojna and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. Through secondary data analysis, the research shows thatRead more…
Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers (2024)
Access to adequate and healthy food is a basic human right, yet rural communities often face more challenges with food insecurity due to resource inequalities. This study explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing these challenges in rural areas of the Federal District. Using Culture Circles, fourRead more…
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