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Engagement of Community Health Workers in the Amazonas in the Development of an Educational Technology: A Co-Design Study (2026)
This study developed a training tool to help community health workers manage type 2 diabetes in the Brazilian Amazon. The tool included video lessons and printed materials and was created together with health workers to match their real needs. When tested, the workers found it easy to use and helpfulRead more…
Medicaid Expansion for La Comunidad Latina in North Carolina: Community Health Workers’ Role in Outreach (2026)
This study looked at how Latino communities in North Carolina experienced enrolling in Medicaid after expansion. Many people either did not enroll or tried but were unsuccessful, often due to limited understanding of how health insurance works. Language barriers and being foreign-born also made enrollment more difficult. Community health workers,Read more…
From Brazil to the UK and back: Bidirectional learning through community health worker partnerships (2026)
This study describes how Brazil and the UK worked together to learn from each other’s community health worker programs. By sharing experiences, training together, and building strong partnerships, both sides were able to improve how they support community health. Key factors for success included trust, clear shared goals, open communication,Read more…
Conditional cash incentives, community health workers, and continuum of maternal and child healthcare: evidence from India (2026)
This study looked at how cash incentives and support from community health workers affect the use of maternal and child health services, such as antenatal care, skilled delivery, and postnatal care. Both approaches helped more women complete the full set of recommended services, with about a 5% increase overall. However,Read more…
Psychometric properties of MERIT: A concise tool for community health workers to screen priority mental disorders (2026)
This study developed and tested a simple screening tool called MERIT to help community health workers in India identify common mental health problems. The tool covers issues like substance use, anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, and suicide risk, and can be used quickly by asking one person in a household.Read more…
Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective (2026)
This study looked at whether a program led by community health workers could help people control high blood pressure in Rwanda and whether it was worth the cost. The program included home visits, health education, and support for monitoring blood pressure. Patients in the program had clear improvements in theirRead more…
Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety. (2026)
This study looked at how a community health worker–led mental health program helps people with depression and anxiety. The program included training in mindfulness and encouraged people to take an active role in managing their mental health. Among over 1,000 participants, the results showed that improvements were mainly linked toRead more…
Community Health Worker Perspectives on Building Patient-Provider Trust in Rural Communities of the San Joaquin Valley, California: A Qualitative Study (2026)
This study explored how community health workers help build trust between patients and healthcare providers. Through group discussions with workers from rural health centers in California, the study found that trust is affected by power differences between providers and patients, the quality of communication, and respect for patients’ culture andRead more…
Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention on Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care in the Brazilian Amazon (2026)
This study examined whether community health workers could help people with type 2 diabetes become more physically active in the Brazilian Amazon. Trained workers visited participants at home six times over six months and encouraged lifestyle changes, including regular physical activity. While overall activity levels did not increase greatly, theRead more…
Hidden in plain sight: Sexual violence against community health workers in India (2026)
This study highlights the safety challenges faced by female community health workers known as ASHAs in India. Many of them work in difficult conditions and are exposed to different forms of violence due to night work, financial insecurity, and unequal power relations in their communities. The paper explains that theseRead more…
Understanding what factors influence community health worker involvement in hypertension service delivery in Kenya: applying a community health system lens (2026)
This study examined how community health promoters in Kenya are involved in helping people manage high blood pressure. Although national policies now allow them to support services for chronic diseases, their involvement in hypertension care is still limited and inconsistent in practice. Community health promoters can play an important roleRead more…
From clinics to communities: community health workers’ perspectives on taking on the behavioral health care manager role for community-based geriatric depression treatment (2026)
This study explored whether community health workers could take on a larger role in supporting mental health care within community organizations. Interviews with workers from five U.S. states showed that many were open to the idea and felt capable of doing tasks such as assessing mental health, supporting patients, andRead more…
Community health knowledge and access to care in post-conflict Northern Uganda: Perspectives of community health workers in Pader District (2026)
This study explored how community health workers in Pader District, Northern Uganda, view health problems and barriers to care in their communities. Through group discussions with 46 community health workers, researchers found that malaria, maternal and child health problems, and rising chronic diseases are major concerns. The workers explained thatRead more…
Acceptability of a practical geriatric assessment intervention with older adult cancer survivors and community health workers/promotoras: a qualitative investigation (2026)
This study explored whether a community health worker–led assessment program would be acceptable for supporting older cancer survivors. Researchers spoke with community health workers (promotoras) and cancer survivors to understand their views. Both groups felt the approach was useful because it could help identify health challenges, support daily living needs,Read more…
Translating Community Voices to Build Meaningful Engagement: A Community Health Worker Led Study (2026)
This study explored community views on what helps or prevents meaningful community engagement in improving health and well-being. Community health workers led discussions in four communities in South Carolina and found that many people felt excluded from decision-making and did not trust outside organizations due to past experiences. Participants saidRead more…
Community Health Workers’ Perspective on Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Refugees (2026)
This study explored how community health workers view family challenges among Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in India. Through group discussions with 18 community health workers, researchers found that migration stress affects parenting, family relationships, and overall well-being. Community health workers help families manage these challenges by offering support, connectingRead more…
Evaluating the performance of community health care providers in detecting fast breathing in children using a reference video expert panel in Bangladesh (2026)
This study examined whether community health workers in Bangladesh can accurately count a child’s breathing rate to help diagnose pneumonia. They assessed 123 children with suspected pneumonia and compared the breathing counts recorded by community health workers with those reviewed by doctors using video recordings. The results showed that theRead more…
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Surgical Screening in Remote Pastoralist Communities of Northern Kenya (2026)
This study examined whether community health workers could help identify common surgical conditions in remote pastoralist communities in northern Kenya where access to care is limited. Trained community health workers screened nearly 2,850 adults for conditions such as hernias and tumors, and suspected cases were later checked by surgeons. TheRead more…
Integrating Community Health Workers Into Clinical Settings (2026)
This study explored what helps or prevents community health workers from being successfully integrated into clinical care teams. Surveys and group discussions with community health workers in Arkansas showed that many felt supported, but several factors affected how well integration worked. These included having clear roles, understanding community needs, goodRead more…
Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention (2026)
This study describes how a community health worker program called COMPASS was developed to improve access to primary health care in Belgium. The program was inspired by successful community health worker models from Brazil and South Africa and adapted to fit the Belgian health system. Researchers worked with local stakeholders,Read more…
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