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Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services (2024)
This study evaluated how involving private pharmacies and community health workers (CHWs) impacts access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda. It compared TB diagnosis and treatment through three channels: private pharmacies, CHWs, and public health facilities. Data from 325 participants showed varying delays in starting treatment: CHWs (149 days), pharmaciesRead more…
Digital Tools for CHWs – Strengthening the community supply chain with data visibility (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in delivering primary health care to remote areas, but they often face challenges with accessing medicines and supplies. Research shows CHWs experience stockouts of essential items much more frequently than health facilities. This technical brief offers guidance to stakeholders—governments, donors, and healthRead more…
Effectiveness of Awareness Training on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Community Health Workers of New Delhi, India (2024)
In India, maternal mortality remains a concern despite progress towards Sustainable Development Goal targets. Skilled care during and after delivery is crucial for reducing maternal deaths. This study focused on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) training for 152 community health workers (CHWs) in Delhi. Before the intervention, CHWs hadRead more…
Postpartum Depression Among Latina Women: A Literature Review (2024)
The Hispanic population in the United States has grown significantly, with Latina women showing high fertility rates. However, they also face an increased risk of postpartum depression, which is exacerbated by a lack of representation in research and healthcare guidelines. This literature review from 2020-2023 highlights factors contributing to higherRead more…
Effectiveness Of a Community Health Worker-Led Education Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Antenatal Care Attendance of Pregnant Women in Eastern Uganda. A Quasi- Experimental Study (2024)
In Uganda, maternal health outcomes are challenged by low antenatal care (ANC) attendance, especially in rural areas. This study evaluated a specialized training program for Village Health Teams (VHTs), aimed at improving pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and ANC attendance in Eastern Uganda. Over six months, 228 pregnant women participated, receivingRead more…
Exploration of Health Care Providers’ Knowledge-Based Care and Support Given to Family Members and Caregivers of People Living with Epilepsy (2024)
In South Africa, around half a million people live with epilepsy, affecting many families and caregivers. This study examined the knowledge and support healthcare providers offer to these families. Fifteen participants from Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces were interviewed, including community health workers, nurse practitioners, and auxiliary nurses. Data analysis identifiedRead more…
Toddler Anthropometric Measurement Training for Posyandu Cadres in Wonorejo Village (2024)
Many Indonesian children face the risk of double malnutrition, making it crucial to monitor toddlers’ growth closely. Community health workers at integrated health posts (posyandu) play a vital role in early detection of growth disorders. This community engagement aimed to improve their understanding of conducting and evaluating anthropometric measurements. TrainingRead more…
An Evaluation of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge Regarding Non-Communicable Diseases in Selected Primary Health Centres of Suryapet District, Telangana (2024)
In India, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing, and the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched to tackle this issue. This study assessed the knowledge and skills of community health workers (CHWs) in Suryapet, Telangana, regarding NCDs. Conducted among 300 CHWsRead more…
Results of the Sukuma Ndoda (“Stand up, Man”) HIV Self-Screening and Assisted Linkage to Care Project in Johannesburg: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Evaluation (2024)
In South Africa, HIV testing rates among men are lower than for women and fall short of national targets. This study evaluated a strategy where community health workers (CHWs) distributed HIV self-screening (HIVSS) kits and provided follow-up support to men in Johannesburg who hadn’t been tested in the past 12Read more…
A systematic review and narrative synthesis of health literacy interventions among Spanish speaking populations in the United States (2024)
This systematic review explores health literacy interventions for Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S., who face barriers in a predominantly English-language healthcare system and have higher rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. The review included 62 studies from various community and clinical settings. Most interventions involved in-person or multimediaRead more…
Documenting Community Health Worker Compensation Schemes and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Seven sub-Saharan African Countries: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study examines the effectiveness of financial compensation schemes for community health workers (CHWs) in seven sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Niger, and Zambia. The study found that compensation is seen as effective when payments are regular, consistent, and sufficient. CHW schemes linked to government payrollsRead more…
‘First of all, I need training’: a qualitative study evaluating the Fiji community health worker training program (2024)
This study evaluates the training of community health workers (CHWs) in Fiji, aiming to improve their effectiveness in healthcare delivery. Despite well-established training policies, challenges like inconsistent training for new recruits and resource limitations persist. There’s a need for restructuring and standardizing both initial and ongoing training, especially in managingRead more…
The impact of rural alimentation on the motivation and retention of Aboriginal community health workers in Jharkhand, India (2024)
This study explores how rural food habits influence the motivation and retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Jharkhand, India. Using qualitative methods including interviews, it found that CHWs are motivated by access to traditional foods, sustainable farming practices, and a connection to nature. Traditional food preparation methods andRead more…
Unheard Voices: Lady Health Workers in Lahore’s Peripheral Communities (2024)
This study examines challenges faced by Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in delivering healthcare in Lahore’s low-income communities, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through qualitative methods involving 31 LHWs and interviews with government officials and experts, it identifies institutional issues like overwork and resource scarcity, community barriers such as mobility constraints,Read more…
The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria (2024)
This study in Nigeria assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction. It involved 381 CHWs across five states, finding that only a third could correctly diagnose hypertension and few knew the necessary baseline investigations. Supervision by doctors was linked to better diagnostic knowledge.Read more…
Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower (2024)
In this episode of “What is Global Health,” Kyle Tong interviews Professor Bill Bower from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. They discuss lay health worker training, the current Tuberculosis landscape, and Bower’s extensive global health experience. Bower, with 19 years of work in Latin America, Africa, and Asia,Read more…
Exploring the motivations of female community health volunteers in primary healthcare provision in rural Nepal: a qualitative study. (2024)
This study explores what motivates Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in rural Nepal, crucial for achieving Primary Healthcare (PHC) goals. Through interviews and focus groups, motivations were found to be strong despite challenges. FCHVs are committed but face financial strain, lack of community recognition, and bureaucratic burdens. These issues undermineRead more…
“Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study (2024)
This study explores the T1D-CATCH intervention, aiming to enhance diabetes technology adoption among minoritized young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Through post-intervention interviews with 11 participants (mean age 25 yrs, 73% female, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals), findings indicate high satisfaction and increased engagement with diabetes management. ParticipantsRead more…
Diabetes Training for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Health Workers (2024)
This pilot study describes an adapted Community Health Worker (CHW) training for individuals in the Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community interested in supporting diabetes self-management education. Three participants completed an extended 22-hour training program designed specifically for (American Sign Language) ASL communication needs, which included adapted training videosRead more…
Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda (2024)
This study assessed a community health worker (CHW)-led program in rural Rwanda to screen and manage soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among school-aged children. Using a non-biomedical screening tool called Beta CommScreen, CHWs identified 43% of children with potential STH symptoms. About 29% were referred for clinic treatment, while deworming medicationRead more…
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