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Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study (2026)
This study looked at whether hands-on CPR training could improve emergency response skills among community health workers in Brazil. After the training, participants had better knowledge and were able to perform CPR more correctly. The study shows that practical, simulation-based training can help prepare community health workers to respond toRead more…
Enhancing Community Health Worker Communication: Evaluating Simulation-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing (2026)
This study looked at whether a one-day training using role-play and practice could improve communication skills among community health workers. After the training, participants felt more confident talking to people with different views, helping them make healthier choices, and addressing false information. The study shows that practical, hands-on training canRead more…
“We’re Worse off Now Than During COVID”: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Intensifying Immigration Enforcement as Cascading Crisis (2026)
This study looked at how COVID-19 and immigration enforcement together affected the health of Latino immigrant communities, based on the experiences of community health workers. It found that fear, distrust, and reduced access to services continued even after the pandemic, making it harder for people to seek care. Community healthRead more…
Community Health Worker-Delivered Interventions for Perinatal Mental Health in the United States: A Scoping Review (2026)
This study reviewed programs in the United States where community health workers support mothers with mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. It found that these programs often help reduce symptoms of depression, especially among low-income and minority women, by providing emotional support, practical guidance, and parenting skills. While resultsRead more…
The role of childhood experiences in shaping career choices as a Community Health Worker serving agricultural workers in rural Texas (2026)
This study looked at community health workers who support agricultural workers in Texas and how their personal backgrounds shape their work. Many had similar life experiences to the people they serve, which helped them understand challenges like lack of transport, insurance, and access to care. This connection made them moreRead more…
When ART is not a magic bullet: Tailored care for vulnerable people living with hiv in the era of treat-all in Shinyanga, Tanzania (2026)
This study looked at how community health workers in Tanzania help people living with HIV stay on treatment. It found that for vulnerable groups like children and older adults, support from families, communities, and health workers is essential. Community health workers play a key role because they understand their communitiesRead more…
Operationalising palliative care integration: Experiences of implementers in South Africa (2026)
This study looked at how palliative care is being put into practice in public health facilities in South Africa. It found that health workers had different levels of confidence in providing care and faced challenges like limited staff, time, and training. Good teamwork, clear communication, and strong leadership were seenRead more…
Effect of a Community-Based Enhancement Program on Emergency Assistance and Marine Patient Transfer Coordination Competency Among Community Health Volunteers on the Remote Islands of Southern Thailand: Quasi-Experimental Study (2026)
This study looked at whether training community health volunteers in a remote island in Thailand could improve their ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate patient transport. After the training, their knowledge, skills, and confidence improved significantly and stayed high over time. The study shows that with proper and ongoingRead more…
Ready, Set, Coach: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study Exploring the Impact of Implementation Coaching to Optimize the Allied Health Assistant Workforce in Public Health Settings (2026)
This study tested a coaching program designed to help health organizations better use support staff in their Allied Health Assistant workforce. After the program, organizations showed clear improvements in putting new ideas into practice. Success depended on factors like leadership support, team experience, and how the program was delivered. TheRead more…
The long-term effects of early life exposure to primary healthcare expansion: Evidence from the Barefoot Doctor Program (2026)
This study looked at the long-term impact of China’s Barefoot Doctors Program and found that children who grew up with access to these community health workers had better health and education later in life, especially women. The improvements were linked to better knowledge about nutrition and healthier diets. The findingsRead more…
Community health volunteers improve access to malaria case management in Siaya County, Kenya (2026)
This study looked at how community health volunteers in western Kenya help manage malaria. It found that they reach more people than health facilities in many areas and play a big role in testing and treating malaria cases. Their work follows national guidelines and helps improve access to care, especiallyRead more…
Evaluation of a community health worker certification program and participants’ self-assessed preparedness (2026)
This study looked at a training program designed to prepare people, including pharmacy technicians, to work as community health workers. After the training, participants had better knowledge, felt more confident, and were able to use skills like communication, patient support, and care coordination in their daily work. The program showsRead more…
Preventing burnout: Community health worker perspectives on professional development and emotional labor overload – A qualitative descriptive study (2026)
This study explored how community health workers in suburban areas experience stress and burnout. It found that heavy workloads and emotional demands can be challenging, but workers cope by setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and relying on support from colleagues and supervisors. The study shows that strong workplace support, training, andRead more…
Perceived benefits of community-based TB preventive treatment in children in Uganda: “When she sees other children getting the same medication, she will feel not alone.” (2026)
This study explored a community-based approach to help children at risk of tuberculosis receive and complete preventive treatment. It found that bringing care closer to home, with support from community health workers and peer groups, can reduce costs, improve trust, and help children stick to treatment. However, challenges like lowRead more…
Community Health Workers Play an Important Role in Improving Health (2026)
Community health workers are trusted members of the health system who help people improve their health, change behaviors, and access services like food, transport, and care. They play a key role in supporting people with chronic diseases and addressing social challenges that affect health. Examples from health programs show thatRead more…
Voices of Rural India: a qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on health-seeking behaviour of women (2026)
This study explored how community health workers in rural India understand women’s health-seeking behavior. It found that many women face barriers like gender inequality, lack of money, heavy household responsibilities, and low awareness, which prevent them from seeking care. The study suggests that bringing services closer to homes, increasing communityRead more…
Integrated Community-Based Primary Healthcare Model to Strengthen Universal Health Coverage: Evidence from CHW Readiness, Service Quality, and Digital Health Acceptability in Selected CALABARZON LGUs (2026)
This study looked at whether communities in the Philippines are ready to use community health workers together with digital tools to improve health services. It found that people trust community health workers and strongly support this idea, and many are open to using digital tools. However, contact with health workersRead more…
Differential Acceptance of a National Digital Health Platform among Community and Frontline Health Workers in Cote d’Ivoire: A Cross-Sectional Study (2026)
This study looked at how community health workers and other frontline health workers in Côte d’Ivoire feel about using a new mobile health system. Most users accepted the tool, and community health workers were more likely to find it useful and use it regularly. However, they also reported needing moreRead more…
Community health workers’ perceptions of depression and barriers and facilitators to mental health care in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study (2026)
This study looked at how well community health workers in Sierra Leone understand and support people with depression. It found that they could recognize depression but often missed serious risks like suicide, and faced challenges such as stigma, limited training, and weak health system support. The study shows that improvingRead more…
Awareness and Implementation Challenges of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment among Public Health Providers in Kerala, India (2026)
This study looked at how well community health workers in India understand and deliver preventive treatment for tuberculosis. It found that their knowledge varies, and they face challenges like limited training, heavy workloads, lack of supplies, and patients being reluctant to take treatment. These issues make it harder to preventRead more…
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