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Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review (2024)
This study maps the evidence and scope of physical rehabilitation services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Out of 6996 articles identified in a scoping review, 20 were selected for analysis. The studies came from countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda. CHWsRead more…
Results from the Delivery of a Community Health Worker Training to Advance Competencies in Cancer Genomics (2024)
Fewer than half of eligible Black women are assessed for genetic cancer risk, and only 28% follow through with preventive measures. Community health workers (CHWs) can bridge the gap between health systems and the community but are often overlooked in genetic risk assessment. To address this, this study developed anRead more…
Beliefs, Experiences, and Practices of Lady Health Workers in Facilitating Breastfeeding in Rural Communities in Pakistan (2024)
Pakistan has poor breastfeeding rates, contributing to high infant morbidity and mortality. Less than half of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed, only 20% are breastfed within the first hour, and nearly half never receive colostrum. Lady health workers (LHWs) support maternal and child health programs, including breastfeeding, inRead more…
“Even things they won’t share with their sisters-in-law” – Assessing an integrated Community Health Worker intervention on person-centered postpartum contraception in rural Nepal (2024)
Postpartum contraceptive counseling and access are challenging in Nepal’s remote, hilly areas, leading to a high unmet need for contraception. Community health workers (CHWs) are crucial in these regions, but the best model for their use is unclear. A pilot program in two rural Nepalese districts employed full-time, salaried, andRead more…
Can Community Health Workers in Miami Disrupt Disparities among Black People Living with HIV: A Qualitative Analysis (2024)
This study explores how clinic-based Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help improve HIV management among Black people living with HIV (BPLH) in South Florida, where the HIV impact is significant. CHWs usually work in non-clinical settings, and there is limited data on their effectiveness in clinical environments. From March 2021Read more…
Malaria outbreak response in urban Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: lessons learned for community engagement (2020)
Community engagement is vital for public health efforts but often under-studied in disease elimination programs. This report highlights lessons from a malaria outbreak response in Los Tres Brazos, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from 2015-2016. During this period, 233 malaria cases were reported, a significant increase from the previous two years.Read more…
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS’ TARGETING OF WOMEN FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION HOME VISITS IN RURAL TANZANIA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) provide education and health information to families. In large geographic areas, CHWs often need to decide which households to visit, but the factors influencing these decisions are not well understood. This study examined how CHWs in rural Tanzania decide which households to visit and assessed theRead more…
Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module (2024)
This study aimed to educate Community Health Workers (CHWs) in India on early oral cancer detection to reduce the disease burden. A total of 178 participants were divided into two groups: one focused on screening and prevention, and the other on advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled tools, and patient care for OralRead more…
ACCEPTANCE OF m-HEALTH AND ITS COMPLEXITY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES (2024)
This study examined the factors influencing mobile health (mHealth) adoption among 308 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Peshawar, including Lady Health Workers, Community Midwives, Lady Health Visitors, and Family Welfare Workers. Using SPSS for data analysis, the study found that most CHWs viewed mobile phones as beneficial for communication, diagnostics,Read more…
Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges (2024)
This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged inRead more…
Point-of-care C-reactive protein measurement by community health workers safely reduces antimicrobial use among children with respiratory illness: results from a stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial in rural Uganda (2024)
This study investigated the impact of using C-reaction protein (CRP) measurement by community health workers (CHWs) on antibiotic use for children under 5 with febrile acute respiratory illness (ARI) in rural Uganda. In a randomized trial, CHWs used either the standard Integrated Community Care Management (iCCM) protocol or a protocolRead more…
Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study (2024)
This study aimed to understand how community health workers (CHWs) connect clients to resources and create a model for effective CHW referral systems. Through interviews with CHWs, key actions were identified, such as assisting with paperwork and transportation, actively communicating with resource organizations, and following up with clients. Themes emergedRead more…
Multisensory medical illustrations of Buruli ulcer for improved disease detection, help seeking behaviour and adherence to treatment (2024)
This study aimed to create multisensory medical illustrations of Buruli ulcer (BU) to aid communication with at-risk communities. Community health workers’ experiences were explored using a Think Aloud method, focusing on their senses. Three key themes emerged: ‘Detection,’ ‘Help Seeking,’ and ‘Adherence,’ highlighting the senses’ role in healthcare. Based onRead more…
Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique (2024)
This study examined the use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) dispersible tablets for perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mozambique. Conducted from February to June 2022, the research involved focus group discussions and interviews with health authorities, health workers, community health workers (CHWs), and caregivers to evaluateRead more…
Displaced in the name of Religion’: Girl child abuse and community healthcare workers’ response to women crying for help in IDP camps in North Central, Nigeria (2024)
This study investigates the abuse of girls in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in north-central Nigeria and the response of community health workers. Conflict in Benue State, driven by religious differences between the Tiv people and Fulani herdsmen, has led to the displacement of women and girls into variousRead more…
The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) are essential in South Africa’s primary health care, particularly in Cape Town’s community-oriented primary care model. While their roles in HIV, tuberculosis, maternal, and child health are clear, their role in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) needs further exploration. This study examined CHWs’ current involvement with NCDs inRead more…
Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study (2024)
Low-quality data is a challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries. Mobile health (mHealth) applications can help by allowing CHWs to record and submit data electronically. This study explored the barriers and benefits of mHealth among CHWs in Banda parish, Kampala. Through interviews and focus groupsRead more…
Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study (2024)
Cameroon has a high malaria burden, worsened by ongoing conflict since 2018, which has limited healthcare access. This study aimed to understand barriers to malaria services and the role of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews conducted in 2021 in Southwest and Littoral regions, the study foundRead more…
It is what was handed over to us as our heritage and must not be taken away just like that’: Traditional birth attendants’ attitudes towards the elimination of intergenerational female genital mutilation/cutting in Osun State, Nigeria (2024)
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice violating women’s and girls’ rights, often perpetuated through generations to preserve culture. This study assessed traditional birth attendants’ (TBAs) attitudes towards eliminating FGM/C in Osun State, Nigeria, and their readiness for change. Using qualitative interviews with eight TBAs, the study found thatRead more…
Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a growing role in reducing health disparities in primary care, but there is limited information on how primary care practitioners (PCPs) interact with them. This study found that 55% of 1,504 PCPs reported working with CHWs, with engagement varying by certain demographic and practice-related factors.Read more…
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