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eConsent administered by Community Health Workers in a study using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design-Experiences from the Community-Based chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL) project (2024)
In Lesotho, a study used electronic consent (eConsent) to improve data collection for a project involving community health workers (CHWs) who help manage type 2 diabetes and hypertension in remote villages. Over 100 CHWs, both caregivers and data collectors, used a tablet-based system to present simplified consent information and collectRead more…
Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy (2024)
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective and can be used safely, but they are underused, especially among youth. In 2020, Malawi’s Ministry of Health developed a strategy to improve ECP access through public channels like youth clubs and community health workers (CHWs). A study in two rural districts found thatRead more…
Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists. (2024)
This study published in Circulation found that blood pressure (BP) interventions are most effective when led by pharmacists and community health workers. Researchers reviewed 100 trials involving over 90,000 people with high blood pressure. Pharmacist-led interventions reduced systolic BP by 7.3 mm Hg and diastolic BP by 3.9 mm Hg.Read more…
Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review (2024)
This review looked at studies from 2010 to 2022 on community health workers (CHWs) helping to manage hypertension. Out of 122 articles, only seven were from low-income countries. Most studies had CHWs focus on health education (61%) and blood pressure checks (60%), while only three studies involved them in givingRead more…
Towards Health Justice: Implementing Structural Competency in Women’s Healthcare Education Towards Health Justice (2024)
Health disparities in women’s health, particularly among marginalized groups, persist due to structural factors like discrimination, lack of access to care, and socioeconomic inequities. This study reviews how structural competence, which trains healthcare providers to recognize these systemic issues, can address health inequalities. Key findings include the role of communityRead more…
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…
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