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Community health workers as change agents in improving equity in birth outcomes in Detroit (2023)
This study sought to examine whether pairing pregnant women with CHWs improved pregnancy outcomes among Black women with singleton pregnancies participating in the Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network in Detroit, MI. A subset of women were recontacted and asked about program satisfaction, opportunities, and health behaviors. Results demonstrated that not onlyRead more…
Examining the gender imbalance in the National Community Health Assistant Programme in Liberia: a qualitative analysis of policy and programme implementation (2023)
The goal of this study was to assess the gender responsiveness of the Revised National Community Health Services Policy (RNCHSP) and its programme implementation in five counties across Liberia to identify opportunities to improve gender equity in the programme. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with policymakers, community health assistants (CHAs), otherRead more…
“We’re on the ground, we know what needs to be done”: Exploring the role of Aboriginal Health Workers in primary health care (2023)
This study sought to systematically explore the current functioning and sustainability of Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) in the primary healthcare system (PHC) of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. To do so, a literature review was conducted, and supplemented with direct engagements with AHWs and their supervisors at participating services, withRead more…
The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review (2023)
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index toRead more…
Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: CHW/P Training Programs (2023)
The purpose of this article was to describe Community Health Worker/Promoter education and training programs in California, including details about program location(s), delivery mode, length, and other characteristics. Programs were identified through established connections from previous projects and by searching the web. Key findings pertained to flaws of CHW/P trainingRead more…
Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis (2023)
This study sought to analyze the relationships between adverse working conditions and dimensions of localized violence on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among CHWs in Brazil. Information was collected with a self-report questionnaire containing items such as sociodemographic data, work-related violence, and mental health care. The results showedRead more…
Do health service contacts with community health workers influence the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria (2023)
The goal of this study was to examine the extent to which health service contacts with CHWs are associated with the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities of Nigeria. The study analyzed a sample of rural women, and the main outcome of focus was the intentionRead more…
The implementation of a community-centered first aid education program for older adults-community health workers perceived barriers (2023)
This qualitative research study aimed to explore the barriers and challenges of first aid training for older adults from the perspective of CHWs, and to provide a basis for better first-aid training for older adults in the community. CHWs were recruited from two community health service centers in Qujing, ChinaRead more…
Barriers against and strategies for malaria control during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review (2023)
This review sought to systematically understand the main causes of the disruption to malaria control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aimed to synthesize strategies for future pandemic planning. Through searches of electronic databases and Google Scholar, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify studies pertaining to malaria control betweenRead more…
Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia (2023)
This article is based on ethnographic research (2019-2020) aimed at examining a new national CHW programme that has been introduced in Zambia. The results of this research uncovered similar problems suffered by the new CHW programmes to those that affected the programmes of the Alma-Ata era. Researchers discuss how theseRead more…
Serological and vaccine evaluation for hepatitis B among Community Health Workers (2023)
The aim of this study was to identify vaccination and serological status against hepatitis B among community health workers (CHWs). In addition, researchers vaccinated eligible CHWs against hepatitis B virus to evaluate the immune response of susceptible workers. The vaccination and serological status of CHWs was determined through a self-administeredRead more…
Adolescent and Youth Experiences With Contraceptive Self-Injection in Uganda: Results From the Uganda Self-Injection Best Practices Project (2023)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differing experiences of adolescents and adult women in the contraceptive self-injection program in Uganda. The Self-Injection Best Practices Project (2017-2019) was held in four districts, and trained clinic-based providers and Village Health Teams (VHTs) to provide self-injection training in clinics, communityRead more…
Community health workers’ involvement in mother-child care during the 1st year after birth, in Kaya health district, Burkina Faso: A contribution analysis (2023)
The goal of this study was to assess the contribution of CHWs to postpartum women’s attendance at health facilities in Burkina Faso. Data was collected through project document reviews and individual semi-structured interviews with CHWs. Results showed that the number of women who came to postpartum care had increased sinceRead more…
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us? (2023)
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to implementation,Read more…
Post-intervention acceptability of multicomponent intervention for management of hypertension in rural Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka- a qualitative study (2023)
The goal of this paper was to assess the acceptability of the multicomponent intervention, COBRA-BPS, among key stakeholders. COBRA-BPS (Control of Blood Pressure and Risk Attenuation-Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) is a CHW-led hypertension management program that has demonstrated effectiveness in rural communities in South Asia. Interviews were conducted with CHWs,Read more…
Evaluating the impact of community health worker certification in Massachusetts: Design, methods, and anticipated results of the Massachusetts community health worker workforce survey (2023)
The objective of this paper was to assess a key component of the CHW certification evaluation in Massachusetts, known as the CHW Workforce Survey. The CHW Workforce Survey is a 5-year culmination of efforts to evaluate the impact of CHW certification in Massachusetts. Interviews were conducted with CHWs and CHWRead more…
Community health worker insights on promoting research engagement with diverse populations (2023)
This qualitative study sought to understand the unique perspectives of frontline CHWs to identify actionable barriers and facilitators that may impact representation of diverse groups in health research. Focus groups were conducted with CHWs and revealed the following five main themes: barriers/risks to research participation, facilitation of research, CHW roles,Read more…
Community health worker team integration in Medicaid managed care: Insights from a national study (2023)
A national survey of CHWs working with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) was conducted to learn more about their integration into MCOs compared to their historically community-based settings. Researchers asked questions about how teams are structured in these environments and how CHWs and their supervisors perceive CHW roles in MCOs.Read more…
What Are the Roles of Community Health Workers in Medicaid Managed Care? Results from a National Study (2023)
The aim of this national study was to examine the roles and activities of CHWs supported by managed care organizations (MCOs) and to assess differences between CHWs working directly with MCOs versus subcontracted by other organizations. The research team developed a list of topics to be included in the survey,Read more…
Identifying drivers of increasing opioid overdose deaths among black individuals: a qualitative model drawing on experience of peers and community health workers (2023)
The aim of this qualitative study was to determine what drives increases in opioid overdose deaths among Black Americans based on the experiences of key stakeholders. Focus groups were conducted with peers and CHWs engaged in outreach across Black communities in St. Louis, MO. A core theme identified from focusRead more…
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