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CABLab TB training course for community and civil society. (2026)
CABLab is a fully asynchronous, self-paced, 13-module TB training course for community and civil society. The modules cover the basics of TB, research fundamentals, and community engagement and provide indepth training on TB prevention, diagnosis, vaccine, and treatment innovations. CABLab is designed to bolster community and civil society capacity toRead more…
Assessing Community Health Workers’ Experiences with Digital Rehabilitation: Usability, Barriers, and Implementation Needs in Primary Care Settings (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers in Rwanda and Kenya experienced using a digital rehabilitation app to support people with common muscle and joint problems. Overall, CHWs found the app easy to use and helpful for their work, and many felt it strengthened their skills and confidence. However, challengesRead more…
Feasibility Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Digital Rehabilitation Delivered by Community Health Workers for Mild Stroke in Indonesia (2026)
This study in Indonesia explored whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) could help people with mild stroke access rehabilitation through a digital programme at home. The programme provided exercises for movement, daily activities, and speech, and most participants followed the exercises regularly. About three-quarters reported meaningful improvements in their daily functioning,Read more…
Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge, Training Exposure, and Prescribing Influences Among Community Health Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria (2026)
This study looked at Community Health Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria, and their knowledge and practices around antibiotic use and resistance. Most CHWs understood that inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistance, but only about one in five had received formal training on the issue. Many prescribed antibiotics based onRead more…
Effectiveness of a combined online and in-person training model in improving village health workers’ counselling quality and infant and young child feeding practices: a mixed-methods study in rural China (2026)
This study in rural China examined whether a combination of online and in-person training could improve village health workers’ ability to advise families on feeding young children. After the training, the quality of counselling improved greatly, with health workers reporting better knowledge, skills, and confidence. Families in the trained areasRead more…
Interventions involving community health workers and their effect on cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review (2026)
This review looked at whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help more women in Sub-Saharan Africa get screened for cervical cancer. Across six studies, CHWs provided health education, visited homes, helped women reach screening services, followed up on appointments, and offered practical support such as childcare. The findings showed thatRead more…
Fostering community human resources for health: The story of the community influencers engagement in the CORE group partners project, India (2026)
This study looked at how Community Influencers, who are trusted community volunteers, worked with other Community Health Workers during polio eradication, routine vaccination, and the COVID-19 response in India. Interviews showed that strong working relationships helped volunteers share knowledge, support each other, and stay motivated. These relationships helped improve vaccinationRead more…
Training community health workers to address social isolation in older adults through a quality improvement project (2026)
This project tested a short training programme to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) support older adults experiencing social isolation. After the two-hour training, CHWs reported better knowledge and confidence, and these improvements continued for at least two months. They also began using the strategies in their regular work to connectRead more…
Developing and Evaluating an Expert-Benchmarked Educational Framework for Community Health Workers to Guide Women on Contraceptive Use and Family Planning: Insights from the Sukh Initiative, Karachi, Pakistan (2026)
This study examined a structured training approach for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in peri-urban Karachi to help women make informed choices about contraception and family planning. The approach used simple, culturally appropriate materials in different local languages and was based on the needs of the communities served. Programme data showedRead more…
‘She Got Me Through the Toughest Times’: Exploring How Strong Relationships Between Families and Community Health Workers Are Developed in Three Non-Profits in Waitaha Canterbury, New Zealand (2026)
This study explored how community-based health workers build trusting relationships with families in three child and youth health services in New Zealand. The study found that trust grew when workers responded to families’ immediate needs, supported them with longer-term challenges, shared experiences, and stayed connected with families over time. TrustRead more…
Community Health Worker–Reported Observations of Physical and Mental Disabilities among Children in Rural Setting in Rwanda (2026)
This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rwanda identify children with physical and mental disabilities in their communities. Of the 358 CHWs surveyed, nearly two-thirds had identified at least one child with a disability, and most reported referring these children to health facilities. Female CHWs and thoseRead more…
Establishing a County-Level Community Health Worker Credentialing and Role Standardization Policy in Philadelphia and Chester County (2026)
This policy brief examines why Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Pennsylvania often depend on short-term funding and are not fully integrated into healthcare systems. It proposes a simple county-level system for training, recognizing, and registering CHWs in Philadelphia and Chester County, which could make it easier for Medicaid programs toRead more…
Mobile health (mHealth) applications for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review (2026)
This review looked at how smartphone and tablet health applications are being used by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries. It found that these tools can improve CHWs’ confidence and support their work, but many applications do not connect well with national health information systems and canRead more…
Developing and Evaluating an Expert-Benchmarked Educational Framework for Community Health Workers to Guide and Refer Patients to Government Health Institutions (2026)
This study tested a structured training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Abdullah Goth, Karachi, where many residents have limited access to formal healthcare. The training helped CHWs improve their knowledge of common health problems and their ability to refer patients to the right government health facilities. After training,Read more…
Empowering community health workers as local and national tuberculosis champions in South Africa using participatory action research: insights from the UseMyVoice project (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural South Africa could play a stronger role in the tuberculosis (TB) response. Through working closely with CHWs, the researchers found that TB stigma, limited training, unsafe working conditions, and unfair pay were major challenges. CHWs developed community activities and advocacyRead more…
What does resilience and well-being mean to community health workers? An exploratory study in the upper east region, Ghana (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Ghana understand resilience and well-being in their daily lives and work. It found that CHWs rely on personal determination, support from family and their communities, and their faith to cope with challenges. They also described well-being as including good physical, mental,Read more…
Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help build stronger partnerships between health, public health, and social service organizations by involving communities in decision-making. CHWs worked as equal members of the research team and helped identify trust, open communication, and strong relationships as the foundation of meaningful communityRead more…
Community health volunteers as a frontline platform for antimicrobial resistance mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review (2026)
This review found that community health volunteers can play an important role in helping reduce antibiotic misuse and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Their work improved community knowledge, reduced unnecessary antibiotic use, and supported better diagnosis and disease prevention. However, limited training, resources, and support remainRead more…
Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2026)
This study found that a 12-month program combining community health workers, telehealth, and regular communication with healthcare providers helped low-income adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Participants had better blood sugar and cholesterol levels, received more recommended diabetes checkups, and got help with issues such as medicationRead more…
mHealth-supported tuberculosis contact investigation by community health workers in high-burden countries: a scoping review (2026)
This review looked at how mobile health tools, such as smartphone apps and digital systems, support community health workers in finding and following up people who may have tuberculosis. Across nine studies, CHWs found these tools useful and practical because they helped with communication, record-keeping, and decision-making. The review alsoRead more…
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