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Evaluating the implementation of a community health worker-delivered intervention integrating asthma care in West Philadelphia public schools (2024)
This study investigates the implementation of a community health worker (CHW)-delivered care coordination program for students with asthma in West Philadelphia schools. Surveys and interviews with school staff highlighted perceived benefits, barriers, and facilitators to program implementation. Challenges included workflow integration and communication, while supportive school administrators and staff wereRead more…
Uptake of community health care provision by community health entrepreneurs for febrile illness and diarrhea: a cross-sectional survey in rural communities in Bunyangabu district, Uganda (2024)
The study investigates the role of community health workers (CHWs) trained as community health entrepreneurs (CHEs) in providing care for febrile illness and diarrhea in rural Uganda. Surveys and mapping of care providers were conducted in 15 villages. Results show that CHEs play a significant role in providing primary healthcare,Read more…
Unsung heroes in Ghana’s healthcare system the case of community health volunteers and community health management committee (2024)
This research investigates the impact of community health management committees (CHMCs) and community health volunteers (CHVs) on the Ghanaian health system. Conducted in three districts in the Ashanti region, the study involved 35 participants, including health service users and professionals. Findings indicate that the effectiveness of CHMCs and CHVs dependsRead more…
Assessment of pre-referral treatment for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia by rural community health workers in Southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study (2024)
This study investigates pre-referral treatment practices for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia in children under 5 years old in rural Uganda. Analyzing data from 2014 to 2018, it found notable trends in gender distribution, age categories, test results, symptom prevalence, and timely medical visits among 171 children. The findings underscore theRead more…
Factors influencing community-facility linkage for case management of possible serious bacterial infections among young infants in Kenya (2024)
Despite evidence of the feasibility of implementing WHO’s guidelines for managing neonatal sepsis in Kenya, challenges persist in community-facility referrals and follow-up. This study investigates facilitators and barriers to these linkages in Busia and Migori counties, Kenya. Data from June to July 2022 show that while community health volunteers referredRead more…
Effects of Experiential Learning Program of Community Health Workers on Health Literacy and Preventive Behaviors of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases of Respiratory System (2024)
This study explores the impact of an experiential learning program on community health workers’ (CHWs) health literacy and preventive behaviors regarding emerging and re-emerging respiratory diseases. Conducted in Ngao District, Lampang Province, Thailand, the program significantly improved CHWs’ health literacy and preventive behaviors compared to before the program. The findingsRead more…
Culturally adapted training for community volunteers to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases in Vietnam (2024)
This study evaluates the impact of culturally adapted training on community health volunteers (CHVs) in Vietnam regarding non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management. While the training significantly improved knowledge, attitudes and practices did not show notable change. However, sustaining knowledge gains over time proved challenging, indicating the need for ongoingRead more…
Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor (2024)
The Cosecha network in Florida was established to address the inequities faced by Latinx farmworker communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership with Alianza Americas and local organizations, 73 promotores de salud were trained to provide culturally and linguistically relevant health information. These promotores conducted educational campaigns, facilitated accessRead more…
Essential healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of community needs and perspectives in West Java, Indonesia (2024)
This study investigated community needs and perceptions regarding essential healthcare services in West Java, Indonesia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings revealed unmet needs, particularly in laboratory exams, emergency care, and non-communicable disease screening. Fear of infection was a major barrier to accessing healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations. Community health workersRead more…
Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali (2024)
In response to rising diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates in urban Mali, the Diabetes Prevention Program Power to Prevent (DPP-P2P) was adapted for low-income communities in Bamako. Stakeholder feedback and input from community health workers (CHWs) guided the adaptation process, resulting in culturally appropriate materials emphasizing family support and practicalRead more…
The Power of Partnership: NYCEAL Collaborations With Health Agencies and Mobile Vaccination Vans (2024)
The New York Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (NYCEAL) collaborated with health agencies to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City. Through partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and community health workers (CHWs), NYCEAL provided vaccine education and support in multiple languages, addressing misinformation and social determinants of healthRead more…
Young Infants Clinical Signs Study 8-sign Algorithm for Identification of Sick Infants Adapted for Routine Home Visits: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of its Measurement Properties (2024)
The Young Infants Clinical Signs Study (YICSS)-home algorithm is a practical tool for identifying sick infants during community health worker (CHW) home visits. While it shows good sensibility and reliability, it has limitations. It was originally developed for health facility use, lacking assessment of inter-CHW reliability and construct validity. FutureRead more…
Implementation framework for income generating activities identified by community health volunteers (CHVs): a strategy to reduce attrition rate in Kilifi County, Kenya (2024)
This study explores the implementation of Income-Generating Activities (IGAs) for Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Kilifi County, Kenya, to improve their livelihoods and reduce attrition rates. Through focus group discussions and interviews, CHVs expressed a need for stable income and proposed strategies such as table-banking and seeking funding from governmentRead more…
Diagnostic accuracy of tele-dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower-middle-income country (2024)
This study assessed the accuracy of using mobile phone photos taken by a community health worker (CHW) for detecting dental caries in children aged 6-12 in Iran. Results showed high accuracy of tele-dentistry, with over 80% sensitivity and 90% specificity. Inter-rater reliability between remote dentists and gold standard dental examinationRead more…
Mapping and analysing community health worker programmes in the Eastern Mediterranean region (2024)
Community health worker (CHW) programs are vital for strengthening primary health care (PHC) and achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). This situational analysis of CHW programs in the EMRO revealed varying program structures across 13 countries, with some having well-established nationalRead more…
Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care (2023)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and diabetes are a major global health challenge, surpassing infectious diseases in causing deaths. Despite this, funding for NCD care lags behind the growing burden. This report explores how digital tools can empower community health workers (CHWs) to address NCDs effectively. It highlights theRead more…
Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods (2024)
This study evaluated the impact of community health workers (CHWs) on home visiting (HV) engagement for birthing individuals in segregated neighborhoods. The program, Strong Beginnings (SB), which included CHWs, showed higher engagement rates and more home visits compared to the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) without CHW involvement. CHWs complementedRead more…
Availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management at the community level: a case study of Bugesera district in Rwanda (2024)
In Rwanda, malaria is a significant health concern, especially for children under five. This study examined the availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Bugesera District. Findings showed that CHWs play a vital role in providing antimalarial medicines, with most people accessing them easilyRead more…
Prospects for the development of community-based care in remote rural areas: a stakeholder analysis in Laos (2024)
Despite progress towards universal health coverage, many rural communities lack access to healthcare. In Laos, community-based health programs aim to address this issue by involving lay health workers (LHWs) as CHWs. This study explored the challenges and opportunities for expanding these programs. Interviews with stakeholders revealed barriers such as geographicRead more…
Expanding the roles of community health workers to sustain programmes during malaria elimination: a meeting report on operational research in Southeast Asia (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs), particularly village malaria workers (VMWs) in Cambodia, play a crucial role in improving healthcare in remote areas. As Cambodia aims for malaria elimination by 2025, sustaining the VMW network becomes vital. This study conducted from 2021 to 2023 explored enhancing VMWs’ roles to include diagnosing andRead more…
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