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CHW Emergency Preparedness and Response Training (2024)
The Community Health Worker-Emergency Preparedness & Response (CHW-EPR) Initiative is a partnership in Texas aimed at training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in emergency preparedness and response. CHWs who complete the training will be added to a roster shared with local officials like health departments and emergency management teams. The initiativeRead more…
CHW Training – Psychological First Aid (2024)
This training program on Psychological First Aid is designed for Community Health Workers (CHWs). Participants will learn to identify signs of stress, use psychological first-aid techniques, and connect people to mental health services during infectious disease outbreaks and traumatic events. The curriculum offers one hour of continuing education credit forRead more…
The Role Of Community Health Workers In The Existing Referral System For Newborns (2024)
This study examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in newborn referral systems, focusing on their effectiveness, challenges, and potential improvements. CHWs help connect families with healthcare services, particularly for at-risk newborns, in resource-limited settings. Data was collected from 300 records of referrals made by CHWs for newborn care.Read more…
Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique (2024)
This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique’s Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restockedRead more…
Knowledge of Osteoporosis Prevention among Community Health Workers of National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare (2024)
This study assessed the knowledge and misconceptions of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) about osteoporosis prevention in Sindh, Pakistan. Conducted from July to December 2023, the survey included 395 LHWs and used a validated tool to measure awareness. Results showed that 32.65% of LHWs had low knowledge, 48.61% had average knowledge,Read more…
Actualizing the Full Potential of Public Health Community Health Workers (2024)
Career paths for community health workers (CHWs) that involve policy, system change, program development, and advocacy can boost job satisfaction and sustainability. CHWs working at an organizational level can bridge public health and community organizations, enhancing relationships and creating culturally and linguistically appropriate services, information, resources, and policies.
Assessing Community Health Workers’ Performance Motivation (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) bridge gaps between the health system and at-risk populations, addressing social determinants of health. However, they face challenges like lack of integration into primary care, high caseloads, low wages, inadequate workspaces, and increased skill demands, leading to poor performance and high turnover. This study explored theRead more…
The role of community health workers in the management of hypertension in Nigeria (2024)
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in Nigeria. This study assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction with their care. A mixed-method study involved 381 CHWs and interviews with 14 patients across five Nigerian states. ResultsRead more…
Connecticut Implements a Team-Based Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Using Community Health Workers and Mobile Medical Devices (2024)
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Early Detection and Prevention Program offers breast and cervical cancer screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments, health coaching, and addresses social determinants of health for economically disadvantaged and minority women. Community health workers (CHWs) use mobile devices for screenings and risk reduction counseling in community settings,Read more…
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Patient-Centered, Nonphysician Led Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program in a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center (2024)
Uncontrolled hypertension increases the risk of serious health issues. This study evaluated a self-monitoring blood pressure (SMBP) program at a rural health center in Washington, focusing on nonphysician involvement. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension used BP cuffs to log daily readings and met with community health workers (CHWs) to set managementRead more…
Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study (2024)
This study assessed the impact and acceptability of a community-based psychodrama intervention for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Beira, Mozambique, both with and without HIV. Over July and August 2023, trained community health workers conducted weekly sessions for AYAs aged 15–24. Of the 354 participants, 315 attended the sessionsRead more…
Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search (2024)
This study examined leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil before and after implementing an active case-finding strategy. The study compared passive detection from 2014-2020 with an active search strategy from January 2021 to August 2023 in Caçador, Santa Catarina, where community health workers used the Leprosy Suspicion QuestionnaireRead more…
Community case management to accelerate access to healthcare in Mali: A realist process evaluation nested within a cluster randomized trial (2024)
The Proactive Community Case Management (ProCCM) trial in Mali aimed to strengthen the health system by removing user fees, employing professional community health workers (CHWs), and upgrading primary health centers (PHCs). Village-clusters were either assigned proactive home visits by CHWs (intervention) or fixed site-based services (control). Over three years, bothRead more…
From the periphery to inclusion within the health system: promoting community health worker empowerment as a way forward (2024)
This study explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in achieving universal health coverage, focusing on their integration and empowerment within the healthcare system. Conducted in rural South Africa, the research analyzed data from a project evaluating supportive supervision for CHWs. The study found that CHWs often operate onRead more…
“That Was an Eye Opener for Me”: Mixed-Methods Outcomes Educating Texas Community Health Workers on HPV Vaccination Using Project ECHO® (2024)
This study explores the potential of community health workers (CHWs) to boost HPV vaccination rates through education and addressing vaccine hesitancy. The American Cancer Society’s HPV Cancer Free Texas Project implemented an eight-session vaccination education program for CHWs in 2020–2021, offered in English and Spanish. Of the 146 CHWs whoRead more…
Exploring Community Health Workers: From Inception to Addressing Healthcare Disparities, Medical Mistrust, and Culturally Competent Care (2024)
This review examines the importance of community health in reducing health disparities and promoting equity. It highlights the role of community health workers (CHWs) in reaching marginalized populations and addressing social determinants of health. Key principles include multi-sector collaboration, evidence-based strategies, community engagement, and ongoing evaluation. The review emphasizes theRead more…
A systematic review of community-based interventions to address perinatal mental health (2024)
This systematic review examined community-based interventions for maternal mental health in the US from pregnancy to one year postpartum. It analyzed 22 studies, mostly randomized trials with good quality, involving diverse participants. Interventions were delivered by community health workers, nurses, midwives, and doulas. Results showed mixed effectiveness. Key limitations includedRead more…
Timeliness of Malaria Treatment in Children Under Five Years in Uganda: An Analysis of 2016 Demographic Health Survey Data (2024)
Malaria is a leading cause of illness and death in Ugandan children under five. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe illness and reduce mortality. This study analyzed factors affecting timely malaria treatment using data from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, which included 4,063 children with recent feverRead more…
Strengthening accountability for tuberculosis policy implementation in South Africa perspectives from policymakers, civil society, and communities (2024)
The TB Recovery Plan in South Africa was developed to address the impact of COVID-19 on TB care. This study interviewed 24 stakeholders, including health officials and community representatives, to assess its implementation. Participants noted that COVID-19 innovations could improve TB policy execution but identified bottlenecks at the provincial level.Read more…
The Investment Case for Strengthening Primary Healthcare and Community Health Worker Programs in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries (2024)
Universal health coverage is achievable for even the poorest countries if they focus on expanding their primary healthcare (PHC) systems, which includes strong community outreach. Investing in PHC is cost-effective and can save millions of lives each year. However, many low- and middle-income countries prioritize funding for hospitals and specializedRead more…
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