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An Assessment of Pharmacist Perceptions and Experiences with Community Health Workers (2024)
This study surveyed pharmacists in six states to explore their perceptions and experiences with Community Health Workers (CHWs). Of the 163 respondents, 35.6% reported working with CHWs, while 64.4% had not. Most expressed strong interest in continuing or starting collaborations with CHWs. Pharmacists identified several benefits of CHW involvement, includingRead more…
A community health worker led approach to cardiovascular disease prevention in the UK—SPICES-Sussex (scaling-up packages of interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention in selected sites in Europe and Sub-saharan Africa): an implementation research project (2024)
The SPICES-Sussex study in the UK aimed to develop and implement a community-based intervention for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction among under-served populations. Using a hybrid implementation design, the study engaged Voluntary and Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE), and Community Health Workers (CHWs). Results showed significant improvements in CVD riskRead more…
Prehospital use of point-of-care tests by community health workers: a scoping review (2024)
Point-of-Care Tests (POCTs) are widely used in well-resourced regions but are limited in the global south, especially in prehospital settings. There is little research on the use of non-malarial POCTs by Community Health Workers (CHWs). This scoping review aims to explore the variety and scope of POCTs used in prehospitalRead more…
A qualitative study on the adaptation of community programmes for the promotion of early detection and health-seeking of perinatal depression in Nepal (2024)
Perinatal depression is common in Nepal, but it often goes undetected. This study aimed to adapt community strategies to improve awareness and detection. The study modified a community sensitization program and the Community Informant Detection Tool (CIDT) through a four-step process. First, the authors conducted interviews and focus groups withRead more…
Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial (2024)
The MySmileBuddy (MSB) intervention aimed to assess changes in parent knowledge and beliefs regarding early childhood caries (ECC). The pragmatic community-based caries management trial was administered by community health workers (CHWs). Surveys were conducted before and after the intervention involving 669 parents. Results showed significant improvements in knowledge across variousRead more…
Need for innovative ways to invest more and better in Primary Healthcare (PHC) (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are vital for primary healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), providing essential services in remote areas. However, ensuring sustainable funding for CHWs remains a major challenge. The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) collaborates with governments, donors, and private sectors to overcome these financial barriers. Financing Alliance forRead more…
Capacity Building and Community of Practice for Women Community Health Workers in Low-Resource Settings: Long-Term Evaluation of the Mobile University for Health (MUH) (2024)
Lebanon’s healthcare system faces challenges due to crises, especially impacting vulnerable and refugee communities. To address this, the Mobile University for Health (MUH) program trained vulnerable women as community health workers (CHWs) through blended learning and communities of practice (CoP). Short-term data showed improved knowledge, while long-term evaluations revealed increasedRead more…
Community Health Worker: High Risk Stabilization Study (2024)
This study focuses on hypertension among Americans and how Community Health Workers (CHWs) conduct free blood pressure screenings at public events. While these screenings provide valuable initial data, the challenge lies in obtaining consistent follow-up data over time, due to inconsistent attendee presence. Despite this, the screenings identify individuals atRead more…
Exploring the Motivations and Barriers Affecting Community Health Workers’ Performance in the Noida-Greater Noida Region (2024)
This study examines the performance motivations and barriers affecting the effectiveness of community healthcare workers (CHWs) like ASHAs, ANMs, and AAWs in urban slums of Noida-Greater Noida, India. Using surveys and focus group discussions, it finds that despite being overworked and underpaid, CHWs show high performance motivation rooted in factorsRead more…
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors Support Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants (2024)
This study explores the experiences of 9 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors in Southeast Texas regarding their role in supporting breastfeeding among WIC participants. Through face-to-face interviews, counselors shared novel approaches including using their expertise, involving family members, providing round-the-clock support, and identifying equipment needs. Their deep understandingRead more…
An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas (2024)
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension increase mortality and healthcare challenges, especially for Hispanics facing access barriers. The Salud y Vida program aimed to help Hispanic adults with poorly controlled T2DM and hypertension along the Texas-Mexico border by incorporating community health workers (CHWs) into a chronic care model. CHWs providedRead more…
Piloting Siyakhana: A community health worker training to reduce substance use and depression stigma in South African HIV and TB care (2024)
South Africa faces high rates of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) co-infection, with poor care engagement worsening outcomes. Community health workers (CHWs) help re-engage patients who have dropped out of care but face challenges due to patients’ substance use (SU) and depression, and stigma towards these issues. CHWs often lack trainingRead more…
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explores Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) experiences and views on mental illness. Conducted among 487 CHWs, it assessed their general and religious perceptions, causes, treatment beliefs, and expectations for mental health care. Most CHWs felt their role improved their communication skills (90.4%), relationships with health center staff (84.8%), self-confidenceRead more…
Examining global Indigenous community wellness worker models: a rapid review (2024)
This study reviews community wellness worker models in Indigenous populations to address healthcare inequities and rising chronic disease burdens. It examines 28 articles on these models, focusing on worker roles, training, decolonized approaches, and structural supports. Findings highlight that wellness workers serve as crucial links between Indigenous communities and mainstreamRead more…
Being both a grandmother and a health worker: experiences of community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia (2024)
This study explores the role of community-based health workers (CBHWs) in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia. Through 14 in-depth interviews, CBHWs discussed their experiences and perceptions. They navigate dual roles as both community members and health professionals, serving as educators, service providers, advocates, and reportersRead more…
Assessment of health status, utilization, and out-of-pocket expenditure among the elderly in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta (2024)
This study investigates the health needs of older people in Ngestiharjo Village, Yogyakarta, aiming to empower community health workers. Surveying 330 participants, it found prevalent conditions like hypertension and joint issues, with some likely experiencing depression. Most utilized private hospitals for hospitalization and outpatient care, with significant reliance on healthRead more…
Crisis Readiness and Innovation for Burnout Prevention Among Community Health Workers (2024)
This study examines factors influencing the performance of community health workers (CHWs) during health crises. Survey data identify technology training and organizational support as crucial for CHWs’ resilience. Burnout is linked to heavy workloads, emphasizing the need for mental health support. Despite challenges, CHWs show commitment and innovation, highlighting theRead more…
Factors Associated with Communities’ Satisfaction of Receiving Curative Care Administered by Community Health Workers in the Health Districts of Boussé and Boussouma in Burkina Faso, 2024 (2024)
This study in Burkina Faso evaluates community satisfaction with curative care provided by community health workers (CHWs). Conducted through a cross-sectional study, data were collected via household surveys and focus groups. Results indicate households receive effective curative care from CHWs but are dissatisfied with their temporal accessibility. Improving availability, resources,Read more…
St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning (2024)
This study in St. Louis, Missouri, utilizes the Intersectionality Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework to guide a participatory needs assessment for addressing HIV disparities. The planning team, including researchers and community members, conducted interviews and focus groups to identify challenges in HIV services. Results highlight issues like provider turnover, limitedRead more…
Leveraging Community Health Workers as a Novel Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality: A Discourse Analysis (2024)
This study reviews literature from 2000-2023 to explore the role of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing maternal mortality in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). CHWs have shown promise in increasing antenatal care, facility-based deliveries, and postnatal follow-up, thereby contributing to maternal health improvements in countries like Nepal, Ethiopia,Read more…
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