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The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa (2024)
This qualitative study conducted in Soweto, South Africa, explored the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of young women enrolled in the Bukhali intervention, delivered by community health workers (CHWs). Factors influencing these experiences included feelings about pregnancy, motherhood responsibilities, health challenges, social support, and socioeconomic pressures. The intervention provided emotional support,Read more…
Motivational interviewing experiences from a community health worker-led HIV prevention and care intervention in rural Uganda: a qualitative study (2023)
This study explores the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) by Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve HIV outcomes in a rural Ugandan fishing community. Through in-depth interviews, CHWs and clients described positive experiences with MI-informed counseling, highlighting specific MI strategies and collaborative, non-judgmental relationships. The findings suggest that CHWs, evenRead more…
Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing (2024)
The study investigated the validity of using smartphones and noise-attenuating ear cups (in-situ) to conduct hearing tests in the community, potentially allowing less trained individuals like community health workers (CHWs) to fit hearing aids. Four experiments were conducted to assess the method’s accuracy and reliability. Results showed that smartphone-facilitated in-situRead more…
Reducing the equity gap in under-5 mortality through an innovative community health program in Ethiopia an implementation research study (2024)
Ethiopia implemented a national health program called the Health Extension Program (HEP) to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas, using health extension workers (HEWs). This study examines how Ethiopia utilized the HEP to introduce evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to reduce under-5 mortality (U5M) and address health disparities. Through aRead more…
The use and potential impact of digital health tools at the community level: results from a multi-country survey of community health workers (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery, especially in low-resource settings. This study explores the perspectives of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on using digital health tools in their work across 28 countries. It found that CHWs are already using digital devices and believe in their potentialRead more…
Association of maternal, obstetric, fetal, and neonatal mortality outcomes with Lady Health Worker coverage from a cross-sectional survey of >10,000 households in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (2024)
In Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, a cross-sectional survey of over 10,000 households highlighted alarming rates of maternal, perinatal, and neonatal mortality. The maternal mortality ratio was 225 deaths per 100,000 live births, with stillbirth and perinatal mortality rates at 41.4 and 53.0 per 1,000 births respectively. Lady Health Worker (LHW) home visitsRead more…
Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review (2024)
Malnutrition, especially undernutrition, is a major global problem, particularly affecting children under five years old in conflict-affected, fragile settings (CAFS). Community health worker (CHW) models have been used to tackle this issue, but there’s limited systematic evidence on their effectiveness in CAFS. In this review, 25 studies from 10 countriesRead more…
Individual and Systemic Barriers Blocking Community Health Workers from Helping the Seriously Ill (2024)
Palliative care is essential for enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious chronic illnesses, yet its availability remains limited. Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving access to palliative care by bridging gaps in patient education and healthcare access. However, CHWs encounter various barriers whenRead more…
The role of community health workers in COVID-19 home-based care: Lessons learned from Rwanda (2024)
Rwanda faced significant challenges in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, including strain on healthcare systems, lack of infrastructure, and disruptions to routine services. To address these issues, Rwanda introduced a home-based care model in September 2020, which involved training community health workers (CHWs) to manage mild COVID-19 cases and support pandemicRead more…
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity (2024)
This review examines cervical cancer screening and prevention interventions for African American women in the United States, aiming to promote health equity. Out of 1970 articles, 23 met the criteria, showing various strategies like community health workers and patient navigation. Health education interventions, particularly when combined with patient navigation orRead more…
The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines (2024)
This study examines how an innovative COVID-19 program in the Philippines, which combined testing with health risk assessments for other diseases, affected the stress levels of community health workers. Using a survey of 128 workers, it found that factors like age, years of service, gender, and employment status influenced theirRead more…
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation (2024)
The study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) home visiting program aimed at reducing pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago. The program involved CHWs providing tailored asthma management education during home visits. Results showed significant reductions in asthma symptoms, rescue medication usage, and emergency department visits amongRead more…
Impact of training and case manager support for traditional birth attendants in the linkage of care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria: a 3-arm cluster randomized control trial (2024)
The study assessed the effectiveness of a training model involving case managers and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to improve HIV care for pregnant women in Nigeria. Three groups of TBAs were compared: one received training only, one received training plus case manager support, and one served as a control. WhileRead more…
Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans (2024)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of using culturally and linguistically appropriate community health workers (CHWs) to provide family health history (FHH)-based breast cancer education to Chinese Americans. Results show significant improvements in FHH collection, communication, and knowledge among participants immediately after and 3 months post-education. Additionally, a notable proportion ofRead more…
Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform (2024)
This study explores the effectiveness of a community-based patient navigation program for breast cancer screening. Using a sustainability framework, the program secured funding from both city and state health departments, expanded institutional support, and engaged policymakers to advocate for training and reimbursement for patient navigators and community health workers. TheRead more…
Entonces, Como Promotores, Pues, No Somos Intérpretes: Reconciling Medical Interpretation Community Health Work in Indiana and South Carolina (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) and promotores de salud play vital roles in healthcare but are often not fully integrated into the U.S. healthcare system. Many are relegated to roles such as medical interpreters, limiting their impact. This paper explores this issue and emphasizes the need for collaborative research with CHWs/promotoresRead more…
Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training (2024)
This study evaluated the effectiveness of training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in home-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring in Malawi. Results showed improved knowledge and skills among CHWs after training, with accurate referral decisions for patients with hypertension. Despite challenges like transportation and equipment shortages, CHWs were able to provide BPRead more…
Examining the referral of patients with elevated blood pressure to health resources in an under-resourced community in South Africa (2024)
This study investigated the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in referring individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP) to local health resources in Soweto, South Africa. Results showed that CHWs successfully screened a large number of community members and provided referrals to a physical activity (PA) program or local healthRead more…
Environmental Health Literacy Regarding Fine Particulate Matter and Related Factors Among Village Health Volunteers in Upper Northern Thailand (2024)
This study assessed environmental health literacy (EHL) among village health volunteers (VHVs) in northern Thailand regarding fine particulate matter pollution. Results showed moderate EHL levels, with factors such as education, residence area, health check-ups, income, and exposure to air pollution influencing EHL scores. Enhancing EHL among VHVs requires targeted interventionsRead more…
Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic (2024)
This study investigated the impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) program on diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Indianapolis Neighborhoods. Results showed that patients with CHWs had better glucose control and fewer diabetes-related complications compared to those without CHWs, both before and during the pandemic. The CHW programRead more…
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