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Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021 (2023)
This rapid review explores the feasibility of community health workers (CHWs) administering vaccines to expand immunization access in under-reached communities. It identified 23 CHW cadres in 20 countries administering vaccines, facing challenges like inadequate training, supply chain issues, and heavy workload. To enhance immunization coverage, countries should ensure CHWs receiveRead 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 project in the UK aimed to develop and implement a community-based intervention for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction. Using Voluntary and Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) and CHW partnerships, the project engaged under-served populations. Results showed positive improvements in CVD risk factors among participants, with high acceptability ofRead more…
Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations of Safe Sleep Environments (2024)
This study assessed community health workers’ (CHWs) awareness of safe sleep practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to reduce infant mortality. A questionnaire was distributed to CHWs, revealing fair to good levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices related to safe sleep. CHWs showed knowledge gaps in breastfeeding,Read more…
Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program (2024)
The CoGENES program trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate Hispanic/Latino individuals about genetic testing for colorectal cancer. The three-week program improved participants’ self-efficacy, genetic knowledge, and self-confidence. The findings highlight the effectiveness of culturally tailored training for CHWs in educating Hispanic communities about cancer prevention and research.
Indoor residual spraying uptake and its effect on malaria morbidity in Ngoma district, Eastern province of Rwanda, 2018-2021 (2024)
This study in Rwanda’s Ngoma District assesses factors affecting indoor residual spraying (IRS) uptake and its impact on malaria. A household survey and analysis of health data were conducted. Results show that self-employed and unemployed households were less likely to use IRS. Households receiving information about the IRS via media Read more…
Perceptions of community health workers on teenage pregnancy in rural Limpopo: A qualitative study (2024)
This study explores Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) perspectives on teenage pregnancy in rural areas of Limpopo province. Through focus group discussions with 81 CHWs, three themes emerged: prevalence of teenage pregnancy, contributing factors, and challenges faced by CHWs. Findings suggest that CHWs encounter difficulties in addressing teenage pregnancy due toRead more…
Use of Community Health Workers Among U.S. Male Latino Population: A Scoping Review (2024)
This scoping review investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing the health needs of Latino males in the United States. Twenty articles were reviewed, highlighting interventions focused on occupational health, social support, and disease management. Most interventions utilized existing social networks and community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles.Read more…
Cost-effectiveness of severe acute malnutrition treatment delivered by community health workers in the district of Mayahi, Niger (2024)
This study evaluates the cost and cost-effectiveness of using community health workers (CHWs) to treat uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6-59 months in rural Niger compared to the standard national protocol. The CHWs-led treatment was found to be more cost-effective, with lower costs per child recovered comparedRead more…
Integrating Human-Centered Design and Social Science Research to Improve Service-Delivery and Empower Community Health Workers: Lessons from Project RISE (2024)
This article presents insights from Project RISE, which combines human-centered design and social science research to understand and improve the performance of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in Bihar, India. Through a complex systems approach, the project identified motivations and challenges of ASHAs and developed context-specific solutions. The interdisciplinary integrationRead more…
Increasing access to behavioral health care: Examples of task shifting in two U.S. government health care systems (2024)
This journal article explores the use of task shifting in behavioral health care, where non-clinicians take on certain roles traditionally performed by licensed clinicians. It discusses successful task-shifting models in two U.S. government health systems: the Defense Health Agency and the Veterans Health Administration. The potential for other health careRead more…
Effect of a parenting and nutrition education programme on development and growth of children using a social safety-net platform in urban Bangladesh: a cluster randomized controlled trial (2024)
In urban Bangladesh, this study examined the impact of home visits by Community Health Workers (CHWs) providing parenting and nutrition education on children aged 6–16 months. The intervention, delivered over a year, led to improved cognitive, language, and motor development in children. Mothers experienced less violence, fathers engaged more inRead more…
A randomized control trial of a combined community health worker and re-entry intervention for people with HIV recently released from jail who use substances (2023)
This study focused on people with HIV who use substances and are recently released from jail. It tested a combined intervention involving community health workers (CHW) and a re-entry organization to improve HIV and substance use outcomes. Results showed improved substance use outcomes but no significant difference in HIV viralRead more…
Adaption and pilot testing of a lay HIV supporter program for traditional healers a mixed methods study in rural Uganda (2023)
In rural Uganda, many people living with HIV (PLWH) struggle to stay in care. Traditional healers (TH) are often the first point of contact for healthcare. This study adapted a program to train TH in supporting PLWH who have stopped treatment. The adapted program successfully helped PLWH return to careRead more…
Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda (2023)
In Uganda, cognitive impairment in older adults often goes undiagnosed due to limited resources and trained personnel. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using Community Health Workers (CHWs) to screen and refer older adults with cognitive impairment in Wakiso district. CHWs received training and used a screening toolRead more…
Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance (2023)
This study investigated the impact of a home visiting program called Strong Beginnings, which involved community health workers collaborating with nurses and social workers, on birth outcomes and maternal care for Medicaid-insured individuals. The analysis included over 125,000 mother-infant pairs. Results showed that participation in Strong Beginnings was linked toRead more…
Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia (2023)
The BRCCH-EDCTP COVID-19 Initiative in Lesotho and Zambia explored community-based COVID-19 screening and testing strategies. In Lesotho, village health workers visited homes to screen for symptoms and offer testing, while in Zambia, community hubs provided testing to walk-in visitors. Both approaches successfully identified SARS-CoV-2 cases, with higher positivity rates amongRead more…
The role of community health workers in primary healthcare in the WHO-EU region a scoping review (2023)
This scoping review explores the involvement of community health workers (CHWs) in primary healthcare across WHO-EU countries since 2001, focusing on their roles, training, recruitment, and remuneration. It includes 40 studies from eight countries, revealing variability in CHW involvement, terminology, and strategies. CHWs are typically recruited from within communities, receiveRead more…
Integrating Community Health Workers into Hospital Systems Through a Social Work Partnership: A Report from the Field (2023)
This report discusses a partnership between social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) to address social determinants of health (SDoH) for high-risk patients in an urban safety-net hospital system. CHWs, who share experiences and understanding with the communities they serve, bridge health, social, and community systems. While CHWs haveRead more…
Embedding Care in Communities: Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Training Initiative in Rural Haiti (2023)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in addressing healthcare gaps in Southern Haiti, where provider shortages are prevalent. This study evaluates capracare’s CHW Training program through surveys and focus groups. Results show significant improvement in CHWs’ knowledge post-training. Qualitative analysis highlights enhanced skills, community benefits, and empowerment. TheRead more…
Evolution of community health workers the fourth stage (2023)
Innovative approaches are needed to provide comprehensive primary care, especially in developing countries where traditional models face challenges. The evolution of the Community Health Worker (CHW) model offers promise. This study examines the comprehensive provider stage of the CHW model using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Six programs were analyzed, revealingRead more…
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