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CHWs: Training Webinars (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) for the CMMI project are required to complete a 16-module training curriculum, each presented as an interactive webinar. All 16 recorded webinars and corresponding PowerPoint presentations can be found below.
Institutionalizing Community Health as part of National Health Systems in Africa (2024)
🚀 Did you miss the live event? Watch the insightful Webinar: Institutionalizing Community Health as Part of National Health Systems in Africa 🌍 and gain access to a wealth of resources! 📽️ Recording: Discover strategies for strengthening community health initiatives across Africa, featuring expert panelists and practical case studies.
A CHW Training Webinar (2021)
Find out all about what the CHW Core Competencies are, CHW roles, CHW careers, how to cross-train your staff, and how to get state certifications for the CHWs on your team
Innovative Solutions to Sustainably Finance Primary Health Care (2024)
Throughout this webinar, you will hear from subject matter experts and practitioners who discuss the current funding challenges, innovative financing solutions, and real-world examples of how these solutions are being implemented in Kenya and other SSA countries.
Enhancing Community Health Research By Engaging Community Health Workers as Research Partners (2021)
This webinar will present experiences and research findings on the role of CHWs as research partners. Sharing evidence from North American and African contexts, it outlines the ways CHWs have been involved in research. It will address the benefits of CHW participation in health systems research, but also discuss potentialRead more…
Train the trainer series in Southern California a call to action for cancer prevention and screening (2024)
In response to low cancer screening rates in underserved areas of Southern California, City of Hope launched a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) from health centers, hospitals, and community organizations. The program focused on cancer prevention and screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. A totalRead more…
Community-informed interventions to address cervical cancer disparities among people experiencing homelessness (2024)
Cervical cancer rates are much higher among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) than the general population, but screening options for them are limited. Many homeless women face additional barriers like sexual trauma, which make them uncomfortable with traditional screenings like Pap tests. This study surveyed 167 homeless individuals in Indiana toRead more…
Improving Access to Genetic Services for Women with Breast Cancer from Underserved Communities in California: Design and Implementation of a Community- Engaged Program (2024)
This study seeks to identify barriers that prevent women from minority and underserved populations in California from accessing genetic services after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Although genetic testing can improve survival rates and help identify hereditary cancer risks, only 26% of these women undergo testing. To tackle this issue,Read more…
Engaging Black and African American community members to develop culturally appropriate methods for cancer genetics education, risk assessment, and referral to research studies and clinical services: A community café approach (2024)
This study aimed to improve access to cancer genetic services for Black or African American patients, who often receive less care than their White counterparts. Using a community and patient engagement approach, researchers held eight community cafés from January to May 2024, gathering feedback from 121 community members, many ofRead more…
Design Studios for Health to identify distinct outreach events and interventions to reduce the burden of cancer among Hispanic/Latino and Black adults in a major southwestern metropolitan region (2024)
In Arizona, cancer remains the second leading cause of death, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic/Latino communities. To address cancer disparities, researchers conducted Design Studios for Health (DSH) listening sessions in early 2024, gathering feedback from community members about cancer prevention needs. Participants identified breast, skin, and prostate cancer as priorityRead more…
Cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes towards self-sampling and community health worker-delivered screening services across racial groups in Indiana (2024)
This study looked at cervical cancer awareness and screening practices among different racial groups in Indiana, where Black women experience higher rates of cervical cancer and mortality compared to White women. Researchers conducted an online survey with 140 patients from three Planned Parenthood clinics. They found that while Black participantsRead more…
265 Qualitative Assessment of a Pilot Trauma Training Program for Community Health Responders in Rural Nepal (2024)
This study evaluated a two-day pre-hospital trauma training program for community health responders (CHRs) in rural Nepal, aimed at improving care for injuries. Three months after the training, researchers interviewed 14 out of 35 participants from various backgrounds, including teachers and ambulance drivers. Participants reported that the training improved theirRead more…
Factors contributing to prevent malaria in children aged 3 to 59 months after first cycle of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, July 2020: A prospective cohort study (2024)
This study examined malaria rates in children under five in the Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, where malaria cases increased despite seasonal malaria chemo prevention (SMC) efforts. Researchers followed 847 children over several weeks in 2020 and found that while 90% adhered to SMC, malaria cases rose significantly afterRead more…
Evaluating the Adoption of mHealth Technologies by Community Health Workers to Improve the Use of Maternal Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic Review (2024)
This review looked at the impact of mobile health (mHealth) use by community health workers (CHWs) on maternal health services in sub-Saharan Africa. It focused on antenatal care (ANC), facility-based births, and postnatal care (PNC). Out of 10 studies, most showed that mHealth use by CHWs increased the use ofRead more…
COVID-19 Risk Assessment among Vulnerable Small Business Owners in El Paso County, Texas (2024)
This study aimed to provide COVID-19 risk assessments and safety strategies for vulnerable workers in high-risk areas. Four bilingual community health workers (CHWs) visited small businesses, mainly Hispanic-owned, to conduct on-site surveys. Results showed that 96% of businesses were at high or very high risk for COVID-19 transmission. While allRead more…
The impact of a small-group mammography video discussion on promoting screening uptake among non adherent Chinese American immigrant women: A randomized controlled trial (2024)
This study looked at how to increase mammogram rates among nonadherent Chinese American immigrant women. Women were divided into two groups: one attended an in-person small group discussion with community health workers (CHWs) and a culturally relevant video, while the other group received the video by mail. Both groups sawRead more…
The Workforce of the Community Health Programs in the Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines: Through a Gender Lens (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs), especially women, face gender bias and low pay, often working in unpaid roles. This study examined the struggles of female Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) through a gender lens, revealing a system of male dominance in community health programs. Most BHWs were married, middle-aged, had little education,Read more…
Initiatives and Strategies to Strengthen the National, Regional, and International Global Health Security: A Case Study of Rwanda Biomedical Centre (2024)
Global Health Security (GHS) is a critical issue impacting health, economies, and societies worldwide. Strengthening GHS requires investment in health systems, infrastructure, and collaboration across nations. This study used various methods to assess Rwanda’s approach to improving GHS. Key efforts include merging 14 health institutions to create the Rwanda BiomedicalRead more…
ASHABot: An LLM-Powered Chatbot to Support the Informational Needs of Community Health Workers (2024)
This paper discusses ASHABot, a WhatsApp chatbot powered by AI, designed to help community health workers (CHWs) in India by providing them with medical information. The chatbot allowed CHWs to ask basic or sensitive questions privately, which they might hesitate to ask their supervisors. CHWs trusted ASHABot’s information and sawRead more…
Community members’ perceptions of community health workers in Melusi, Tshwane, South Africa (2024)
This study explored how community members in Melusi informal settlement, South Africa, view community health workers (CHWs). Participants praised CHWs for their communication, support, and ability to provide essential health services. Although some challenges like resistance and privacy issues were noted, CHWs were seen as vital in improving health, offeringRead more…
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