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Readiness of primary healthcare and community markets for joint delivery of cardiovascular disease prevention services in Kenya: an observational feasibility study of Health Kiosks in Markets (HEKIMA) (2024)
This study explored the feasibility of using Health Kiosks in Markets (HEKIMA) to improve access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in Vihiga County, Kenya. Stakeholders identified priorities such as health promotion, partnerships, and quality services tailored to local needs. While healthcare centers and markets had governance and basic infrastructure, gapsRead more…
Roadmap for Health Equity: Understanding the Importance of Community-Engaged Research (2024)
This article focuses on achieving health equity in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery by addressing social factors that affect stroke outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of involving communities in research and designing interventions that consider shared identities and values. Using community health workers and collaborative models, the study highlights successfulRead more…
Participant Perspectives on a Community Health Worker Intervention to Reduce Infant Mortality: A Mixed Methods Assessment of the Bronx Healthy Start Partnership (2024)
The Bronx Healthy Start Partnership (BxHSP) uses community health workers (CHWs) to support new and expectant parents through home visits, providing education, emotional support, and resources. Interviews and surveys with participants showed that CHWs help reduce stress, boost confidence, and improve parenting skills, leading to better infant care practices. TheRead more…
“I prefer a doctor on camera than none at all”: Participants’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Integrated Telehealth and Community Health Workers Services to Improve Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities (2024)
This study explored how telehealth services (THS) and community health workers (CHWs) could improve healthcare in Culebra, Puerto Rico, a rural area with limited resources and high rates of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Interviews with 20 patients showed that CHWs are essential for helping with appointments, medications, andRead more…
Prevalence and Factors Associated with the Fourth Standard Antenatal Care Utilization among Pregnant Women Attending Ruli District Hospital, Rwanda (2024)
This study explored how many pregnant women completed the recommended four antenatal care (ANC) visits at Ruli District Hospital, Rwanda, and what factors influenced their attendance. Among 421 participants, 57.5% completed all four visits, while 42.5% did not. Higher education, planned pregnancies, no alcohol use by mothers or their husbands,Read more…
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…
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