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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…
Non-communicable disease prevention among the members of Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah in Bangunjiwo Barat (2024)
This study focuses on the role of Ranting Aisyiyah, part of the Muhammadiyah organization, in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their community. While participants generally had good knowledge of NCDs, their understanding of the risk factors was lacking. The findings highlight the importance of educating and training community health workersRead more…
An ICT-enabled community oriented primary care intervention in mining communities during COVID-19 (2019–2022): perceived changes in the role and place of community health workers (2024)
This study looks at how service providers view the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in a four-year ICT-enabled healthcare project for rural mining communities in South Africa. The project aimed to improve healthcare access in areas where public services are often fragmented and the health impacts of mining goRead more…
Santiago Santi, Naporuna indigenous community health worker from the Amazonian region of Ecuador (2024)
Santiago Santi, a member of the Naporuna ethnic group in Ecuador’s Amazon region, has been a volunteer Community Health Worker (CHW) for 30 years. He recently published his memoir, “I Know Where I Come From, I Don’t Know Where I’m Going.” Santiago co-founded the “Asociación de promotores de salud NaporunasRead more…
Interventions Related to Empowering Community Health Workers for Improving Community Health: A Systematic Review (2024)
This review looked at ways to empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) around the world. It examined 122 studies and selected 13 that were most relevant. Traditional methods like lectures and seminars, along with newer tools like the internet, cell phones, and mobile apps, were used to support CHWs. The reviewRead more…
Posyandu Cadres’ Contributions to Elderly Health Improvement (2024)
This study looks at how community health workers help improve elderly health through integrated health posts. It focuses on the strategies these workers use to encourage regular attendance and participation in health services for the elderly. The findings show that community health workers adapt their activities, like consultations and educationalRead more…
Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers (2024)
This study aimed to create a cancer registry based in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Puducherry to get a more accurate picture of cancer cases in the community, as hospital-based registries can miss many cases. From March 2021 to November 2022, researchers implemented this registry across 31 PHCs and CommunityRead more…
Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study (2024)
This study explored the use of community health workers (CHWs) embedded in clinics to help Black individuals living with HIV in Miami-Dade County improve their adherence to antiretroviral therapy. From December 2022 to September 2023, three CHWs were trained to support ten participants with a viral load over 200 copies/mLRead more…
Effective community-based interventions to prevent and control infectious diseases in urban informal settlements in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review (2024)
This systematic review examined community-based interventions (CBIs) aimed at preventing infectious diseases among the urban poor in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following strict guidelines, researchers reviewed 18,260 papers and found 20 studies that met their criteria, focusing on various diseases such as tuberculosis, diarrhea, dengue, hepatitis, and COVID-19. TheRead more…
Exploring Empathic Communication Among Community Health Workers: Applying the ENACT Tool in Two South African Sites (2024)
This study looked at how well community health workers (CHWs) in South Africa communicated with patients, focusing on empathic communication skills. Researchers used a tool called the Enhancing Assessment of Common Therapeutic Factors (ENACT) to measure these skills before and after a quality improvement program called Nyamekela4Care. They recorded 66Read more…
Community-Based Mycetoma Surveillance in Uganda: Identifying Knowledge Gaps and Training of Community Health Workers to Improve Case Detection (2024)
Mycetoma is a rare neglected tropical disease in Uganda, and this study aimed to improve community health workers’ (CHWs) knowledge to help identify and refer suspected cases. Between March and August 2023, researchers trained 45 CHWs in Gulu and Pader districts for one day and assessed their knowledge before andRead more…
Transition and change: opportunities and challenges of CHW programme reform for community health systems and vertical disease programmes in Liberia (2024)
Community health worker (CHW) programs are essential for addressing health worker shortages and promoting universal health coverage. In Liberia, the Ministry of Health launched a National Community Health Services Policy in 2016 to reform CHW programs and improve health workforce capacity. This study investigates how these reforms affected CHWs involvedRead more…
Adherence to referral advice and its associated factors among community drug distributors and caregiver during SMC implementation in nine states (2024)
Malaria is a major health issue, especially for children under five in low-resource countries, with Nigeria facing the highest burden in West Africa. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programs have been launched in nine states in Nigeria to combat this. This study examined how well caregivers followed referral protocols during SMC,Read more…
Patient navigator programmes for children and adolescents with chronic diseases (2024)
Despite the rise in chronic diseases among children and teens, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of patient navigator programs designed to help them manage these conditions. This review of 17 studies found that patient navigators, who guide patients and their families through healthcare systems, may not significantly improveRead more…
Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers’ motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Myanmar and Rohingya camps in Bangladesh face unique challenges, especially in conflict-affected areas. This study, based on interviews with 34 CHWs and 8 organizational leaders, highlights their reasons for joining—gaining healthcare skills in Myanmar and job skills in Bangladesh. While pay is low, it’s importantRead more…
CHW Asthma Training (2024)
The American Lung Association offers training for community health workers (CHWs) focused on asthma and COPD. Previously, they provided a course called “Partnering at Home,” which trained CHWs to conduct home assessments for patients with these conditions. They are currently offering an “Asthma Basics” course. At the moment, there areRead more…
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