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“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…
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…
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