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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…
Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia (2024)
This study assesses the impact of body measurement training on community health workers (CHWs) using a modified length board. Through a quasi-experimental design involving 60 CHWs, the training significantly enhanced their skills in positioning children, interpreting measurement results, and assessing nutritional status. The modified length board proved effective in improvingRead more…
Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
This review examines the uptake and determinants of key Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in East Africa. Analyzing 52 studies, it found that while maternal HIV testing and ART initiation rates were relatively high, uptake of infant ARV prophylaxis and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) were lower. Factors influencing PMTCTRead more…
A mixed methods evaluation of the impact of ECHO® telementoring model for capacity building of community health workers in India (2024)
This study evaluates the impact of a 15-hour telementoring refresher training program on Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India, aimed at improving their knowledge and skills. Using a mixed-method approach, results show a significant improvement in learning and competence among ASHAs. Participants expressed satisfaction with the training but highlightedRead more…
Advancing social care integration in health systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in Bronx, New York (2024)
This study examines the integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) among primary care patients in Bronx County, New York, over 12 months. Using the RE-AIM framework, the study evaluates the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the CHW intervention. Results show successful outreachRead more…
Overview of the participation of community health workers in primary health care in 6 Latin American countries and a proposal for their integration into the health system: a qualitative study (2024)
This study examines the role of community health workers (CHWs) in six Latin American countries. It highlights their contributions to primary healthcare but also identifies challenges in policy implementation. While CHWs play versatile roles in primary healthcare, inconsistencies exist due to variable implementation of WHO guidelines. The study suggests aRead more…
Development and Validation of a Stroke Literacy Assessment Test for Community Health Workers (2024)
This article presents the development and validation of the Stroke Literacy Assessment Test (SLAT) for assessing Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) competencies in stroke prevention. The SLAT evaluates factual knowledge and application levels related to stroke risk factors. Through expert reviews, cognitive interviews, and diagnostic analysis, the SLAT demonstrated validity andRead more…
Implementation of Community Health Worker Support for Tobacco Cessation: A Mixed-Methods Study (2024)
This study examined the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) engagement on tobacco abstinence in adults with serious mental illness. Results showed that higher CHW visit frequency and duration were associated with increased tobacco abstinence rates. CHWs facilitated engagement by building trust, providing accountability, and addressing barriers to treatment access.Read more…
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explores the experiences and perceptions of 487 Community Health Workers (CHWs) regarding mental illness. Findings reveal that CHWs perceive their role positively, enhancing communication skills, confidence, and ability to identify mental disorders. A significant number associate mental illness with religious beliefs but also advocate for compassionate treatment. TheRead more…
Implementation of a digital tool for population management in Primary Health Care (2024)
This study introduces a digital diagnostic and monitoring tool for primary healthcare in São Paulo, implemented in 14 healthcare units. It addresses challenges in territory management faced by healthcare professionals. The tool, developed after analyzing existing instruments, improves data reliability, visualization, and work process efficiency. Results suggest successful integration intoRead more…
The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda (2024)
In rural Rwanda, community health workers were trained using The Vicious Worm education software to increase knowledge about Taenia solium infections. A study with 207 participants found that baseline knowledge about cysticercosis was low. However, after training, knowledge significantly improved and was maintained four weeks later. Despite challenges like digitalRead more…
Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers (2024)
Two educational workshops in Spanish were conducted for 81 Hispanic/Latino community health workers in the Chicagoland area to increase their knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Pre/post-surveys showed a significant improvement in their understanding of PD causes, symptoms, treatment, and available resources. Educating community health workers in their native language canRead more…
Changing Roles: Promoting Cognitive Health in Hispanic Families Through the Community Health Clubs Model (2024)
Community Health Clubs (CHCs) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley aimed to enhance caregivers’ understanding of neurocognitive conditions through a 10-week curriculum. Led by trained promotoras, sessions covered disorders like ADHD, ASD, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s, along with caregiving skills and available resources. Pre/post-surveys and focus groups showed significant knowledge gainsRead more…
An anthropological history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change (2024)
This study traces the 35-year history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). Through document analysis, it reveals ongoing issues like gender roles, workload, and pay. Initially, FCHVs were male, but the program shifted to all-female volunteers due to maternal and child health goals. Despite their crucial role, FCHVs faceRead more…
Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker-serving community health workers (2024)
This paper explores the learning processes and preferences of community health workers (CHWs) serving farmworkers in the USA. Interviews with 17 CHWs revealed a preference for visual and hands-on learning styles. Understanding these preferences can help create more effective learning materials for CHWs, benefiting public health efforts.
The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modeling study (2024)
This paper examines the impact of India’s Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) program on modern contraception uptake using nationwide survey data. Findings reveal that women who interacted with ASHAs were twice as likely to use modern contraception. However, only 28.1% of women reported recent contact with ASHAs. Strengthening the ASHARead more…
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