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Opioid education for CHW 2: Stigma and Stereotyping (2024)
This second course in the “Opioid Education for Community Health Workers” will focus on the stigma and stereotyping that accompanies addiction. There will be examples used to identify stereotyping and stigma, a discussion of how stigma negatively affects others, and tools to reduce stigma and stereotyping.
Opioid Education for CHW 1: Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders (2024)
This first course in the “Opioid Education for Community Health Workers” will cover some of the basics to help us better understand substance use disorders and the mental health disorders that are often prevalent as “co-occurring” along with them. We will also explore, in the context of the current opioidRead more…
Preparing Community Health Workers and Promotores to Prevent and Reduce Falls Among Older Adults (2024)
This course is designed to help community health workers and promotores enhance their ability to reduce falls and minimize injury among older adults. Participants build on their existing knowledge and skills to address risk factors for falling by strengthening their observing, recording, and reporting (ORR) skills and improve how theyRead more…
Acceptability of a community health worker- led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe (2024)
This study looked at how well a community health worker-led program for improving health literacy worked for people with hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe. The program aimed to help these patients make lifestyle changes. Interviews with health workers and patients showed that while health workers and community nurses foundRead more…
Impacts of Integrating Early Childhood with Health Services: Experimental Evidence from the Cresça Com Seu Filho Home Visiting Program (2024)
This study looked at a new government home visiting program that integrated early childhood development tasks into the work of community health workers. The program aimed to use existing public resources to improve home environments for children. While the program slightly improved the quality of home environments, it didn’t significantlyRead more…
Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment (2024)
Togo’s National Malaria Control Programme tested a new home-based malaria management approach in rural areas from 2014 to 2017. Community health workers visited homes weekly to test for malaria and provide treatment. The study involved over 11,000 people, and results showed high positivity rates, especially among children and during theRead more…
Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial (2024)
This study looked at how burnout affects health workers involved in HIV testing and treatment in Zambia and South Africa. Using a standard burnout survey, researchers found that burnout was low among health workers, with less than 1% meeting the criteria for burnout. Factors like higher education, longer experience withRead more…
The moderating effects of perceived social worth and organizational virtuousness on the relationship between emotional labor, precarious work, and organizational commitment among ASHA workers in India (2024)
This study looked at how emotional labor and unstable work conditions affect the commitment of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India. It also explored how the positive aspects of their work environment and perceived social value might influence this relationship. Analyzing data from 467 ASHA workers, the study foundRead more…
Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria (2024)
This study examined factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria. Using survey data from 6,008 participants, the study found that maternal knowledge, awareness, beliefs, and self-efficacy positively influenced EIBF, EBF, and MDD in both states. BreastfeedingRead more…
Community health workers’ barriers and facilitators to use a novel mHealth tool for motivational interviewing to improve adherence to care among youth living with HIV in rural Nepal (2024)
Adherence to HIV treatment is challenging, especially for youth. Motivational Interviewing (MI) helps promote behavior change by focusing on clients’ motivations. Community Health Workers (CHWs) can use MI, but they often lose the skills. mHealth tools can support CHWs in delivering MI, but it is crucial to understand the barriersRead more…
Community Health Workers in Brazil (2024)
Brazil’s Community Health Workers (CHWs) have played a vital role in connecting most Brazilians with primary healthcare, significantly reducing socioeconomic and geographic health disparities. Brazilian CHWs handle a wide range of duties, including health education, monitoring, and referrals, and address social determinants of health by helping families access other governmentRead more…
“She’s a Family Member”: How Community Health Workers Impact Perinatal Mothers’ Stress Through Social-Emotional Support and Connections to Programs and Resources (2024)
This study explores how the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB program impacts stress and mental wellbeing in perinatal mothers. The program connects mothers with community health workers (CHWs) who assess risk factors and link them to appropriate care. A survey of 119 mothers and monthly interviews with 41 mothers showed significantRead more…
The Role of Health Management Information System to Track the Nature, Efficiency and Quality of Tasks Carried out by Community Health Workers In Reducing Child Mortality, With Specific Reference To Pneumonia And Diarrhoea in Nigeria (2024)
This study examines how Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) help Community Health Workers (CHWs) reduce child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhoea in Yobe and Taraba States, Nigeria. Using the District Health Information System (DHIS), the research found that Yobe State managed cases more efficiently due to better HMIS use. DespiteRead more…
A mixed-method study exploring the practice experiences and resource needs of a statewide cross-sector service navigation workforce (2024)
This study examines the experiences and needs of 91 service navigators, such as family navigators and community health workers, through surveys and interviews. Navigators rated all aspects of their work as very important, but their resource needs varied by location. There was a moderate association between self-efficacy and attitudes towardsRead more…
Capacity Building Training Interventions and Lady Health Worker’s Outcomes: Evidence from district Lahore, Pakistan (2024)
This study evaluates the impact of training on Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Pakistan, who provide essential pediatric and maternity care at the community level. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 262 LHWs in Lahore through interviews. The findings reveal that training significantly improves their skills, professional productivity,Read more…
Creation of a self-guided course about oral cancer for Community Health Workers: A Teleeducation experience (2024)
This study reports on the creation and delivery of a self-instructional course on oral cancer for Community Health Workers via a Telehealth platform, analyzing the participants’ demographic and clinical profiles. The course, titled “Abre a boca, meu povo! – O que você precisa saber sobre o câncer de boca,” wasRead more…
Social patterns of loss to follow-up and non-adherence in the Limpopo Province prevention of mother-to-child transmission programmes (2024)
This study examines the challenges faced by HIV-positive mothers in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. Despite increased availability of PMTCT services, many mothers are lost to follow-up (LTFU) or fail to adhere to treatment, leading to new infections. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study found that social factorsRead more…
Development and Validation of a Community–Based Prediction Model for Depression in Elderly Patients with Diabetes: A Cross–Sectional Study (2024)
This study aimed to develop a simple screening model for detecting depression in elderly diabetic patients, suitable for use by community health workers. Using data from 309 patients, a predictive nomogram was created, based on factors like glucose monitoring, exercise habits, income, sleep disorders, and family support scores. The modelRead more…
Community Health Navigators for Cancer Screening Among Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Adults Who Use American Sign Language (2024)
This study focused on barriers faced by Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing (DDBHH) individuals in accessing cancer screening, especially communication challenges with healthcare providers. It conducted a needs assessment through three focus groups involving cancer survivors, advocates/navigators, and clinicians from May to June 2022. Key findings highlighted the needRead more…
Exploring acceptability, opportunities, and challenges of community-based home pregnancy testing for early antenatal care initiation in rural Kenya (2024)
This study investigated the impact of home pregnancy testing, facilitated by community health volunteers (CHVs), on antenatal care (ANC) initiation in rural Kenya. Results showed that home pregnancy testing was widely accepted, providing early pregnancy detection and promoting early ANC uptake. Women appreciated the convenience and privacy, especially adolescents, whoRead more…
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