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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…
Training Promotoras to Implement a Mindfulness-based Healthy Lifestyle Program in Rural Communities (2024)
This report discusses the facilitators and barriers encountered while training promotoras to implement a mindfulness-enhanced healthy eating and physical activity intervention, ADAPT+, using the Train-the-Trainer model. The aim was to establish guidelines for sustained implementation of ADAPT+ beyond the training process. These guidelines may inform promotora training in other mindfulness-relatedRead more…
Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators: Feasibility of a peer support diabetes prevention programme for African-American grandmother caregivers (2024)
This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based, peer support diabetes prevention program (DPP) for African-American grandmother caregivers at risk for diabetes. Grandmothers were randomized to either DPP alone or DPP plus HOPE (Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators). The intervention group received additional support from aRead more…
On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study (2024)
This pilot study evaluates a self-paced online training program designed for Nigerian health workers to diagnose and manage hypertension. The course, accessible via smartphones, consisted of 12 modules based on WHO and Nigerian guidelines. Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, with a pre-test score of 65.4% increasing to 78.2% post-test.Read more…
“… He’s not beating me”-Socio-cultural construction of intimate partner violence and traditional birth attendants: implications for maternal & child health in rural communities in Hohoe, Ghana (2024)
This study examines nursing mothers’ experiences of financial support from their partners and the role of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in rural Ghana. Through interviews and focus groups, participants discussed the lack of support from partners for housekeeping and finances. Interestingly, nursing mothers did not perceive this lack of supportRead more…
Impact of training on knowledge, confidence and attitude amongst community health volunteers in the provision of community-based palliative care in rural Kenya (2024)
This study evaluated the impact of a palliative care (PC) training program on community health volunteers (CHVs) in Kenya. After training, CHVs showed improved knowledge, confidence, and clinical practice in providing PC. They conducted patient evaluations, referrals, and teleconsultations with PC providers. Follow-up assessments at 12 months revealed sustained improvementsRead more…
Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia (2024)
This multiple case study investigated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in successful early childhood immunization programs in Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia. Through interviews and focus group discussions, factors contributing to CHW effectiveness were identified, including CHW organization, motivation, and trust. Improvements in immunization coverage were attributed to CHWRead more…
Testing the Effectiveness of a Community-Based Peer Support Intervention to Mitigate Social Isolation and Stigma of Adolescent Motherhood in Zimbabwe (2023)
This study aimed to reduce social isolation and stigma experienced by adolescent mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe, through a community-based peer support intervention. Community health workers and peer educators facilitated peer support groups for adolescent mothers, addressing topics like income generation and depression. Results showed decreased depressive symptoms and improved mentalRead more…
Large Language Models to Support Community Health Workers (2024)
ChatCHW is a smartphone app designed to enhance the quality of care provided by community health workers (CHWs) worldwide, with consistent and quality care. By combining large language models like ChatGPT with local clinical guidelines, ChatCHW provides expert medical advice tailored to each CHW’s region. The app features user-friendly design,Read more…
Understanding critical factors associated with integration of community health workers into health and hospital systems (2023)
This study investigates how to effectively integrate community health workers (CHWs) into a large state university health system. Through qualitative analysis of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Hospital and Health Science System (UI Health), factors critical to CHW integration were identified. Fourteen factors were grouped into individual, team, organization,Read more…
Enhancing sexual health and empowerment among migrant women sex workers: a community health worker-led intervention in Marseille, France (2024)
This study focuses on improving sexual health outcomes for migrant women sex workers (WSWs) in Marseille, France, who face high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Community health workers (CHWs) conducted a one-year intervention involving prevention, care support, and empowerment activities. Through respondent-driven sampling, 132 migrant WSWs were recruited, manyRead more…
Decentralising DOT for drug-susceptible TB from the health facilities to the community level in Togo (2024)
In Togo, during the COVID-19 pandemic, two community-based approaches for directly observed treatment (DOT) for tuberculosis (TB) were evaluated: one led by community health workers (CHW-DOT) and the other by families (FB-DOT). Results showed that the CHW-DOT group had higher rates of sputum conversion and more favorable treatment outcomes comparedRead more…
The Role of Community Health Agents in Promoting Social Change in Peru (2023)
This study examines the impact of Community Health Agents (CHAs) on gender and social norms in peri-urban areas of Peru. Through group discussions with 53 female CHAs, it was found that their role led to changes in family dynamics, including increased support and status, and shifts in gender roles withinRead more…
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