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Community Health Workers—Evidence of Their Effectiveness ()
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in improving health by building trust and communication between patients and providers. Their deep connection to their communities allows them to address social and behavioral factors affecting health. As states look to expand CHW programs, it’s important to present evidence of theirRead more…
Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers (2022)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the communities they serve, acting as vital links between healthcare services and the community. They improve access, quality, and cultural competency of care, leading to better health outcomes. Recognized as health professionals under the Affordable Care Act, CHWs work under various titlesRead more…
The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers (2023)
As communities in the U.S. face barriers to accessing healthcare—like distance, limited medical staff, and social challenges—community health workers (CHWs) are vital. They build trust, help clients navigate services, and empower communities to advocate for themselves. With healthcare access shrinking, public health agencies should partner with CHWs, who have aRead more…
Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study (2024)
In Zambia, malaria prevalence varies by location, making it hard to effectively target infections. Many asymptomatic cases do not seek healthcare, so reactive case detection (RCD) is needed to identify these undetected infections. However, challenges like a lack of community health workers (CHWs), limited access to residents, and shortages ofRead more…
Implementation of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for Plasmodium vivax case management, a mixed method study from Cambodia (2024)
Plasmodium vivax poses a challenge for malaria elimination due to its ability to form dormant stages in the liver that can reactivate. To treat this, a new test called the STANDARD G6PD test helps identify individuals with G6PD deficiency, who can have severe reactions to treatment. In 2021, Cambodia rolledRead more…
Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health (2024)
In this podcast “Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health,” experts discuss the important role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as trusted public health professionals who connect with their communities through shared experiences and compassion. Despite evidence of their value, funding and sustainability for CHW positions remainRead more…
CHW Training: Substance use disorder – English (2024)
Substance Use Disorder, An Epidemic Within a Pandemic” is a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on the rise in substance use during infectious disease outbreaks. Participants will learn about substance use disorder, its effects, warning signs, treatment options, and how CHWs can help at-risk individuals. This courseRead more…
CHW Emergency Preparedness and Response Training (2024)
The Community Health Worker-Emergency Preparedness & Response (CHW-EPR) Initiative is a partnership in Texas aimed at training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in emergency preparedness and response. CHWs who complete the training will be added to a roster shared with local officials like health departments and emergency management teams. The initiativeRead more…
CHW Training – Psychological First Aid (2024)
This training program on Psychological First Aid is designed for Community Health Workers (CHWs). Participants will learn to identify signs of stress, use psychological first-aid techniques, and connect people to mental health services during infectious disease outbreaks and traumatic events. The curriculum offers one hour of continuing education credit forRead more…
The Role Of Community Health Workers In The Existing Referral System For Newborns (2024)
This study examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in newborn referral systems, focusing on their effectiveness, challenges, and potential improvements. CHWs help connect families with healthcare services, particularly for at-risk newborns, in resource-limited settings. Data was collected from 300 records of referrals made by CHWs for newborn care.Read more…
Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique (2024)
This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique’s Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restockedRead more…
Knowledge of Osteoporosis Prevention among Community Health Workers of National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare (2024)
This study assessed the knowledge and misconceptions of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) about osteoporosis prevention in Sindh, Pakistan. Conducted from July to December 2023, the survey included 395 LHWs and used a validated tool to measure awareness. Results showed that 32.65% of LHWs had low knowledge, 48.61% had average knowledge,Read more…
Actualizing the Full Potential of Public Health Community Health Workers (2024)
Career paths for community health workers (CHWs) that involve policy, system change, program development, and advocacy can boost job satisfaction and sustainability. CHWs working at an organizational level can bridge public health and community organizations, enhancing relationships and creating culturally and linguistically appropriate services, information, resources, and policies.
Assessing Community Health Workers’ Performance Motivation (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) bridge gaps between the health system and at-risk populations, addressing social determinants of health. However, they face challenges like lack of integration into primary care, high caseloads, low wages, inadequate workspaces, and increased skill demands, leading to poor performance and high turnover. This study explored theRead more…
The role of community health workers in the management of hypertension in Nigeria (2024)
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in Nigeria. This study assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction with their care. A mixed-method study involved 381 CHWs and interviews with 14 patients across five Nigerian states. ResultsRead more…
Connecticut Implements a Team-Based Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Using Community Health Workers and Mobile Medical Devices (2024)
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Early Detection and Prevention Program offers breast and cervical cancer screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments, health coaching, and addresses social determinants of health for economically disadvantaged and minority women. Community health workers (CHWs) use mobile devices for screenings and risk reduction counseling in community settings,Read more…
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Patient-Centered, Nonphysician Led Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program in a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center (2024)
Uncontrolled hypertension increases the risk of serious health issues. This study evaluated a self-monitoring blood pressure (SMBP) program at a rural health center in Washington, focusing on nonphysician involvement. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension used BP cuffs to log daily readings and met with community health workers (CHWs) to set managementRead more…
Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study (2024)
This study assessed the impact and acceptability of a community-based psychodrama intervention for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Beira, Mozambique, both with and without HIV. Over July and August 2023, trained community health workers conducted weekly sessions for AYAs aged 15–24. Of the 354 participants, 315 attended the sessionsRead more…
Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search (2024)
This study examined leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil before and after implementing an active case-finding strategy. The study compared passive detection from 2014-2020 with an active search strategy from January 2021 to August 2023 in Caçador, Santa Catarina, where community health workers used the Leprosy Suspicion QuestionnaireRead more…
Community case management to accelerate access to healthcare in Mali: A realist process evaluation nested within a cluster randomized trial (2024)
The Proactive Community Case Management (ProCCM) trial in Mali aimed to strengthen the health system by removing user fees, employing professional community health workers (CHWs), and upgrading primary health centers (PHCs). Village-clusters were either assigned proactive home visits by CHWs (intervention) or fixed site-based services (control). Over three years, bothRead more…
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