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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…
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation (2024)
A program in Chicago used community health workers (CHWs) to visit homes and help manage pediatric asthma, aiming to reduce asthma-related health issues and hospital visits. The study included 123 children, mostly non-Hispanic black, aged 2–18. After participating, children had fewer daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms and used less rescueRead more…
The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya (2024)
This study tested whether community health volunteers in northern Kenya could effectively treat children with acute malnutrition at home using simple tools. The study compared two groups: one where volunteers treated malnourished children at home and another where they only screened and referred children to health facilities. The results showedRead more…
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients With Heart Failure: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2024)
This study tested a new approach to help heart failure patients after hospital discharge by combining digital tools with support from community health workers (CHWs). Participants were randomly assigned to either receive CHW care with digital tools (like sensors and health monitors) or just CHW support. The study found thatRead more…
Digital Health for Community Health Workers | Online Course Certificate (2024)
This 3-month online course is designed for community health workers in rural Africa and Kenya. It provides essential skills and knowledge in digital health, focusing on its impact, personalized care, and ethical considerations. The course is self-paced, allowing flexibility in learning.
A Mixed-Methods Study to Understand Community Health Worker Integration With Health Care Teams (2024)
This study explored two ways of integrating community health workers (CHWs) into healthcare: through community-clinical partnerships and direct employment within healthcare settings. By analyzing focus group discussions with CHWs and patient data, the study found that while CHWs in both models helped meet various patient needs, challenges in fully integratingRead more…
Commentary: Sustaining Community Health Workers-The Importance of Professional Self-Governance and Self-Determination (2024)
The community health worker (CHW) field in the U.S. has grown significantly, especially in the past 15 years. While this growth has brought more recognition and funding, it has also introduced challenges, such as attempts by various agencies to redefine CHW roles without proper input from CHWs themselves. This commentaryRead more…
Evaluating barriers to reaching women with public health information in remote communities in Mali (2024)
This study explored how women in two rural communities in Mali accessed free audio health messages via mobile phones and identified barriers they faced. The research included focus groups and interviews with community members, revealing that women trusted health information from various sources like radio and community centers. Community healthRead more…
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State (2024)
A community health worker-led workshop in Washington state aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers about pesticide exposure prevention. The program, which included a Spanish-language mobile app, reached 263 participants across 49 communities. Before the workshop, most participants had no prior pesticide training. After the workshop, there were significantRead more…
The role of community health and nutrition volunteers in improving the health and nutrition status of infant and young children in remote areas, Hajjah, Yemen (2024)
In Yemen, this study assessed the impact of Community Health and Nutrition Volunteers (CHNVs) on children’s health in remote villages. The study compared villages with CHNVs to those without, focusing on vaccination rates, illness, and nutrition among infants and young children. The findings showed that children in villages with CHNVsRead more…
Community Health Worker Pay Equity (2021)
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) conducted a survey in 2021 to better understand the work and challenges faced by Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the U.S. The survey gathered responses from 867 CHWs, revealing insights into their employment status, overtime pay, and views on whether their wagesRead more…
Supervision and Support Interventions Targeted at Community Health Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review to Identify Characteristics Associated with Successful Outcomes (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are key to providing healthcare in underserved areas of sub-Saharan Africa but often struggle due to limited training and support. This study reviewed 55 studies on CHW supervision and support interventions from 2013 to 2024. It identified four main types of successful interventions: supervision, job aids,Read more…
Assessing the knowledge and skill of ASHA community health workers in blood pressure measurement and primary care of hypertension (2024)
In India, where hypertension is a major issue, a study in Chhattisgarh trained 38,000 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) to measure blood pressure and provide related advice. The training’s effectiveness was tested with two groups of CHWs from rural and urban areas. Results showed that most CHWs performed well inRead more…
Enhancing Community Health Workers’ Capacity for Diabetes Coaching: A Collaborative Approach to Support High-Need Residents (2024)
This program aimed to boost diabetes self-management in a low-income community by partnering with Community Health Workers (CHWs). The CHWs were trained to provide health coaching and collect data as part of a food-based health intervention. The program, which served Southeast Asian, Latino, and African American communities, included training andRead more…
Evaluating counseling skills of community health workers for pregnant adolescents in Limpopo province (2024)
This study evaluated the counseling skills of Community Health Workers (CHWs) who support pregnant adolescents in Limpopo province, South Africa. Using a questionnaire and data from 81 CHWs, the study found that there were significant differences in how CHWs approached various stages of counseling, such as preparation, introduction, working phase,Read more…
Community Health Navigator assisted transition of care from hospital to community: A randomized control trial (2024)
This trial is testing the impact of Community Health Navigators (CHNs) in helping patients with chronic conditions transition from hospital to home. CHNs, who are trusted local community members, aim to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions by providing support and connecting patients with necessary services. The study involves randomlyRead more…
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