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Designing with Community Health Workers in Latin America (2024)
This project focuses on designing a mobile app for community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of Peru to screen older adults for dementia. CHWs play a vital role in Peru’s healthcare system, bridging gaps due to limited resources. The app helps evaluate cognitive and functional abilities ofRead more…
Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the Bukhali trial: a dietitian’s perspective (2023)
The Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa, is working with young women (18-28 years) to tackle obesity and micronutrient deficiencies, which affect health during pregnancy and can impact future generations. The program includes a dietitian who works with community health workers to offer nutritional support using the International Federation ofRead more…
Evaluating the WISE (Women in the South-East) Telehealth Network: A Model of Healthcare and Health Promotion at Rural Libraries (2024)
This study evaluated the WISE Telehealth Network, which provided health services to women and gender-expansive people in rural South Carolina. Over one year, WISE reached 523 people, with 151 participating in the study. A Community Health Worker helped connect participants to telehealth services and local resources. Results showed that younger,Read more…
Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY): Enhancing Lupus Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Provider and Community Health Worker Engagement (2024)
This study assessed the TIMELY program, designed to boost the referral of underrepresented patients to lupus clinical trials. TIMELY combines two existing educational programs with new roundtable meetings that encourage discussions between trial sites, healthcare providers, and community health workers (CHWs). The study found that both providers and CHWs significantlyRead more…
Effect of health extension workers-led home-based multicomponent intervention on blood pressure reduction among hypertensive patients in rural districts of northwest Ethiopia: a cluster-randomised controlled trial (2024)
This study assessed the impact of home-based health programs led by health extension workers on lowering blood pressure in rural northwest Ethiopia. In a trial with 456 participants from 20 communities, those receiving the health workers’ intervention saw a greater reduction in blood pressure compared to those who did not.Read more…
Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review (2024)
This review looks at how community health workers (CHWs) help during extreme weather events (EWEs) in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs play key roles in providing healthcare, supporting access to services, educating communities, collecting data, offering mental health support, and responding to weather-related emergencies. The review identifies barriers and opportunitiesRead more…
Preliminary efficacy of a community health worker home based intervention for the control and management of hypertension in Kiambu County, Kenya- a randomized control trial (2024)
This study tested if community health workers (CHWs) could help control blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive patients in low-income areas of Kiambu County, Kenya. In a 6-month trial, 80 patients were randomly assigned to either a CHW home-based intervention group or a usual care group. CHWs provided monthly home visitsRead more…
Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria (2024)
This study examines cardiovascular health and stress among community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. Although most participants (99.2%) had no diagnosed heart conditions, many reported symptoms related to blood sugar and heart health. Family, health, and life-related stress were linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Specifically, family stress, healthRead more…
Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia (2024)
This paper reviews community health worker (CHW) programs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, highlighting their roles in health education, community services, and maternal and child health. While CHWs have had successes, challenges remain. To improve CHW programs and achieve Universal Health Coverage, the paper suggests focusing onRead more…
Community Health Transformation: Paths to a Comprehensive and Transformative Community-Based Health System to Enhance Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Equity and Health System Resilience in Rural Ethiopia (2024)
This study focuses on improving maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in Ethiopia, where high child and maternal mortality rates persist despite efforts over the past decades. Community health worker (CHW) programs have been a key strategy, but challenges remain in fully addressing health needs. The study highlights the needRead more…
Adherence to integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform (2024)
This study evaluated the impact of using THINKMD’s digital decision support tool to improve community health workers’ (CHWs) adherence to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. After implementing the tool, CHWs showed a significant increase in capturing key clinical data, rising fromRead more…
Do cash or digital payment modalities affect community health worker performance? – a case study of a remote refugee settlement in Western Uganda (2024)
This study compared the performance of community health workers (CHWs) in Uganda’s Kyaka II refugee settlement when paid in cash versus digital payments. Results showed that CHWs performed better with cash payments, as digital payments were often delayed and inconsistent, leading to demotivation. Factors like secondary education and having aRead more…
Muzima Mobile Application for Screening Hypertension and Diabetes: A User Experience of the App Among Community Health Workers in Rwanda (2024)
This study explored how community health workers in Rwanda use the muzima mobile app for patient care. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and group discussions. Most users could complete tasks in the app, though some older and less experienced workers struggled. The app helped manage diabetes and hypertension, reducingRead more…
Celebrating the Roles of Community Health Workers (2024)
National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week, August 26-30, 2024, highlights the vital role CHWs play in their communities. In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan talks with CHWs Rachel Young and Kinzel Thomas about their work as trusted leaders, problem solvers, and health advocates. They discuss the impact of CHWs,Read more…
The role of a community health worker‑delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa (2024)
This study explored the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of young women in Soweto, South Africa, and how the Bukhali intervention, delivered by community health workers (CHWs), impacted these experiences. Interviews with 15 women revealed that pregnancy was shaped by feelings of responsibility, physical and mental health challenges, unstable support, andRead more…
“It Spreads Like Wildfire”: Mothers’ Gatherings for Vaccine Acceptance (2024)
This case study highlights an initiative aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among refugee and immigrant women in Clarkston, Georgia. The project, called Mothers x Mothers, was developed by Refugee Women’s Network and IDEO.org. It involved community health workers (CHWs) who were actively involved in every stage ofRead more…
A qualitative analysis of community health worker perspectives on the implementation of the preconception and pregnancy phases of the Bukhali randomised controlled trial (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) are vital in improving health in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa. The Bukhali project, a trial aimed at supporting young women in Soweto, involves CHWs delivering preconception and pregnancy care. This study explored the challenges and successes of implementing Bukhali from the CHWs’ perspectives.Read more…
Enablers and barriers for task sharing of mental health care from nurses to community health workers: A scoping review (2024)
The World Health Organization and South Africa’s Mental Health Care Act promote providing mental health services in communities by involving community health workers (CHWs). This study reviewed literature to find out what helps or hinders this approach. Out of 15 articles reviewed, 9 met the criteria. It found that challengesRead more…
Optimizing HIV Patient Engagement with Reinforcement Learning in Resource-Limited Settings (2024)
Digital tools like the Community Health Access and Resource Management (CHARM) app can transform patient care, especially in areas with limited health workers and training. CHARM is an AI-powered mobile app designed for community health workers (CHWs), mainly local women. It helps CHWs manage cases, learn more, and communicate better.Read more…
Reviewing Health Manpower Development. A Method of Improving National Health Systems. ()
This guide helps countries review and improve their health workforce to strengthen their health systems. It covers how health systems and workforce development are linked, including national policies and planning methods. It also looks at training for various health roles like doctors, nurses, and community health workers, and how toRead more…
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