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Integrating humanities in healthcare: a mixed-methods study for development and testing of a humanities curriculum for front-line health workers in Karachi, Pakistan (2024)
In Pakistan, lady health workers (LHWs) play a crucial role in providing maternal and child health services but face low pay and heavy workloads. To help them better connect with and support their patients, the researchers created a training program based on local art and literature aimed at enhancing theirRead more…
Multilevel determinants of antiretroviral therapy initiation and retention in the test-and-treat era of Nepal: a qualitative study (2024)
This study explored what affects starting and sticking with antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV in Nepal. Interviews with 24 people living with HIV and 26 healthcare providers revealed several key factors. On the positive side, personal fears of death, knowledge about ART, and financial support helped people start and continueRead more…
Expanded roles of community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Asia-Pacific: A landscaping survey (2024)
This study explored how Malaria Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) are adapting to provide both malaria and non-malaria services as malaria cases decline. A survey of 28 CHW programs in 14 countries revealed that these workers often provide health education for malaria and other diseases,Read more…
Adoptability of digital payments for community health workers in peri-urban Uganda: A case study of Wakiso district (2024)
This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, accept digital payments. Most CHWs had used mobile money before, and over half were open to using digital payments. The study found that CHWs who trusted digital payments were more likely to use them, while those worriedRead more…
Addressing Teenage Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Among Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults (2024)
Despite a national decline in teenage pregnancy rates, Latinx and Black teens still have higher rates compared to white teens, with Latinx females being more than twice as likely to have a teenage birth. To address this, culturally inclusive care is crucial. Recommendations include offering culturally sensitive birth control counseling,Read more…
Effectiveness of community-based hypertension management on hypertension in the urban slums of Haiti: A mixed methods study (2024)
This study tested a community-based program to manage high blood pressure in Haiti, where only 13% of people with hypertension have it under control. The program involved 100 adults with uncontrolled hypertension, who received regular visits from community health workers (CHWs) and doctors over 12 months. These visits included bloodRead more…
Community-based strategies to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in sub-Saharan Africa (2024)
This study examined how community-based approaches, particularly involving community health workers (CHWs), affect the uptake of malaria prevention in pregnancy (IPTp-SP) and antenatal care in sub-Saharan Africa. By reviewing various studies, the researchers found that CHW involvement increased the number of pregnant women receiving two or more doses of IPTp-SPRead more…
Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries (2024)
This community-based trial in New York City aimed to improve parents’ understanding of factors contributing to early childhood caries (ECC) through educational visits with community health workers (CHWs) using the MySmileBuddy program. Over a year, CHWs met with 1207 children and their parents to discuss caries prevention, with follow-ups conductedRead more…
The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India (2024)
This dissertation explores how community health workers (CHWs) and daycare services in India impact maternal and child health, as well as maternal employment. Using rigorous analytical methods, the study finds that CHWs, like India’s Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), significantly improve access to reproductive healthcare, leading to better outcomes likeRead more…
Enhancing Economic Stability Through Workforce Development For The Rural Populations Of Burke County Using A Community Health Worker Approach (2024)
This proposal, “Enhancing Economic Stability through Workforce Development for the Rural Populations of Burke County Using a Community Health Worker Approach,” aims to improve economic stability in Burke County, North Carolina, where many residents face high poverty and unemployment. It plans to use community health workers to help with education,Read more…
Child Home Safety in Hispanic and Rural Communities Along the Texas–Mexico Border: A Community Health Worker Intervention (2024)
This study explored whether community health workers (CHWs) could reduce safety hazards in homes of low-income, rural Hispanic families along the Texas-Mexico border. CHWs visited 47 families with young children to check for hazards and distribute safety devices. After 30 days, the number of hazards in these homes decreased byRead more…
Community perceptions of ethics and professionalism of community health workers – a qualitative exploration (2024)
In Tamil Nadu, India, a study explored community views on the ethics and professionalism of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews, the research found that while CHWs often provide good service and use technology effectively, they also face challenges. Problems included living far from communities, poor communication,Read more…
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Toward Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Community Women and Healthcare Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria (2024)
In Anambra State, Nigeria, a study examined awareness and practices regarding Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected condition caused by the Schistosoma haematobium parasite. Among 530 participants, including community women and community health workers, most had heard of urogenital schistosomiasis but knew nothing about FGS. Community women frequently came intoRead more…
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State (2024)
A program led by community health workers (CHWs) aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers in Washington state about pesticide safety. The CHWs conducted 28 workshops in Spanish, reaching 263 participants from various communities. Most attendees had not received prior pesticide training. After the workshops, participants showed improved understandingRead more…
Quality of life among community health workers in the districts of Koppal, Raichur and Mysore, Karnataka State, India (2024)
A study of 739 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Karnataka, India, assessed their Quality of Life (QoL) using the WHOQOL-BREF tool. The average QoL score was 3.4 out of 5, with the highest ratings for social relationships and the lowest for environmental factors. Higher QoL scores were linked to primaryRead more…
The role of a structured community health worker network in achieving malaria elimination goals in the Dominican Republic (2024)
This study evaluated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in malaria elimination in Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from 2019 to 2022. The CHW network played a crucial role in detecting and treating malaria cases, contributing significantly to a drop in reported cases from 1,243 in 2019 to justRead more…
Impact of a community health worker led intervention for improved blood pressure control in urban Nepal (2024)
This study in Nepal tested a comprehensive approach to managing hypertension by involving community health workers (CHWs) who made home visits and ensured regular follow-up by healthcare providers. The trial included 1,252 participants with hypertension. Results showed that those in the intervention group had greater reductions in blood pressure andRead more…
Optimizing the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program in Belize and Understanding its Unique Intermediary Position within the Health System: Perspective from the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Systems Approach (2024)
This study assessed Belize’s national community health worker (CHW) program, which has been crucial in improving population health since its launch in 1982. Using a qualitative approach, the research found that while the program has benefited from strategic health system changes and WHO guidelines, challenges remain in areas like funding,Read more…
Communities of Practice to Improve the Delivery of Contact Tracing for Tuberculosis by Community Health Workers: Antecedents and Mechanisms of Action (2024)
This study explored how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can help community health workers (CHWs) improve their performance in low-resource settings, specifically in Uganda. CoPs are groups that regularly meet to share knowledge and support each other. The research showed that CoPs enhanced collective efficacy and social support among CHWs, improvingRead more…
Pilot randomized controlled trial of biofeedback on reducing psychological and physiological stress among persons experiencing homelessness (2023)
This study tested a heart rate variability-biofeedback (HRV-BF) intervention against a health promotion (HP) program to improve mental health in homeless adults in Los Angeles. Forty participants were divided into two groups, receiving eight weekly sessions over two months, delivered by a nurse-led team of community health workers (CHWs). BothRead more…
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