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Interprofessional Collaboration Between Community Health Workers and Pharmacists (2026)
Community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists can work together to help patients, but their collaboration isn’t well understood. This study interviewed 29 CHWs and pharmacists in Australia and New Zealand. CHWs helped connect patients with pharmacists, supported medication use, and reinforced pharmacist advice. Challenges included unclear roles, poor communication, andRead more…
Safeguarding planetary health: the contribution of community health workers to climate stability, global equity, and social justice (2026)
Planetary health, the link between human health and nature, is under serious threat from climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Progress to protect the planet is slow, and urgent action is needed. Community health workers (CHWs), who live and work in their communities, are trusted and well-placed to help addressRead more…
Community Health Agents in the Family Health Strategy: 30 years of resistance and achievements (2026)
This article reviews 30 years of Community Health Agents (CHAs) in Brazil’s Family Health Strategy, showing how they helped strengthen primary health care within the public health system (SUS). Over time, CHAs became a regulated profession, but their work faces challenges, including balancing administrative tasks with community care, reduced teamRead more…
Global curriculum guide for community health workers (2026)
Community health workers play a key role in delivering basic health services and helping countries move toward health care for everyone. Their impact depends on how well they are trained, supported, and included in the health system. This guide was created to help design and improve training programs for communityRead more…
Global curriculum guide for community health workers (2026)
Community health workers play a key role in delivering basic health services and helping countries move toward health care for everyone. Their impact depends on how well they are trained, supported, and included in the health system. This guide was created to help design and improve training programs for communityRead more…
Impact of a Community Health Worker and Pharmacist Led Vaccine Gap Closure Program in Missouri (2026)
This study looked at a Missouri program where pharmacists and community health workers brought vaccines into communities instead of waiting for people to visit clinics. The program reached over 9,000 adults, many of whom faced money problems or trouble accessing care. Most people received at least one vaccine, and counselingRead more…
ASHAs as Agents of Change: Tackling the Burden of UTIs and Fostering Antibiotic Stewardship in Underserved Communities of India (2026)
This project worked with community health workers to help women in Indian slums get care for urinary tract infections. The workers educated women, identified those with symptoms, and helped them get tested and treated at local clinics. Many women who might not have sought care because of stigma were reached.Read more…
Community Health Worker Program Characteristics and Population Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review (2026)
This review looked at how different community health worker programs are set up and how that affects results. It found that programs work best when workers receive strong support, clear guidance, and the right tools. Simply training workers or adding technology is not enough on its own. Home visits, team-basedRead more…
The case for community health workers in high-income countries (2026)
Health systems in wealthy countries are under strain from ageing populations, staff shortages, and rising costs. Community health workers can help by improving access to care, supporting people with social needs, and keeping care connected in the community. While interest in these roles is growing, most programs are small, short-term,Read more…
Task-shifting through community health workers: Factors influencing access and utilization of modern family planning methods in Ziniaré, Burkina Faso (2026)
This study looked at why many women in rural Burkina Faso still do not use modern family planning, and whether community health workers could help. Community health workers were trained to provide family planning services in some areas, while other areas relied on health facilities as usual. After eight months,Read more…
Enhancing Health Equity Through Community Health Worker Interventions (2026)
This case looks at how hospitals can use community health workers to screen patients for social needs like housing, food, and transportation. It shows that CHW programs can improve care, reduce hospital readmissions, and lower costs, using real examples from Johns Hopkins Hospital. The case explains how such programs canRead more…
Catching babies, carrying traditions: the voices and practices of traditional birth attendants in Mayuge District, East central Uganda (2026)
In rural Mayuge District in Uganda, traditional birth attendants continue to care for pregnant women and newborns, especially where health facilities are hard to reach. This study shows that TBAs provide care before, during, and after birth using a mix of traditional and modern practices, but they face many challenges.Read more…
Pathways of change for essential newborn care practices and health care seeking: a process evaluation of Mamás del Río, a community-based, maternal and neonatal health intervention in the Peruvian Amazon (2026)
In rural Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon, many women give birth at home and newborn deaths remain high. This study looked at how a community program using community health workers and traditional birth attendants led to better newborn care. The program reached most families and provided strong training andRead more…
Connected Care for Older Adults: A Pilot Intervention Engaging Community Health Workers to Advance Age-Friendly Care in Rural Oregon (2026)
This pilot program embedded community health workers (CHWs) into rural primary care teams to support older adults with the 4Ms of age-friendly care: What Matters, Mentation, Medication, and Mobility. CHWs conducted home visits for patients 55 and older, helping with social needs, check-ins, and care engagement. Among 388 participants, mostRead more…
Taking a Climate and Health History: A One Health-Informed Approach to Primary Care and Services (2026)
Climate change threatens health, especially in low‑ and middle‑income countries with weak health systems, yet healthcare often misses these risks. Using a One Health approach which links human, animal, and environmental health, clinicians and community health workers can include climate-related questions, like heat exposure, in routine care. This helps identifyRead more…
Community-Based Models for Type 2 Diabetes Care A Review of Effectiveness, Implementation, and Health System Integration (2026)
Community-based programs for type 2 diabetes, led by community health workers, peer educators, or digital tools, can help people manage their disease, especially in low- and middle-income countries. These programs improve blood sugar control, weight, and confidence in self-care. Success is higher when programs are integrated into local health systems,Read more…
Adoption of an Electronic Decision Support Tool for Capacity Building of Community Health Workers: Mixed Methods Study (2026)
A study followed the use of UpToDate, a clinical decision tool, by community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas over three years. While CHWs liked the tool, actual use was low and declined over time, affected by power outages, heavy workloads, and limited device access. CHWs mainly usedRead more…
Exploring health literacy and demographic determinants among village health volunteers in the post-COVID-19 era: a web-based cross-sectional study (2026)
This study in rural Thailand assessed health literacy (HL) among 840 Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) after COVID-19. Most VHVs had adequate (65.5%) or excellent (29.4%) HL. Higher HL was linked to positive attitudes, strong motivation, and over 10 years of experience, while higher household income was associated with lower HL.Read more…
Community health workers serving Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot intervention development and feasibility study (2026)
This pilot program tested a 12-week Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) self-management intervention led by community health workers (CHWs) for nine Veterans. Participants found the program acceptable, appropriate, and feasible, and reported benefits from CHW-led education on COPD, breathing techniques, and inhaler use, as well as social support and accessRead more…
The Kitchen and the Cook: Context and Roles in Community Health Worker Programs (2026)
Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognized for improving care and reducing costs for patients with complex medical and social needs, but research on what makes CHW programs effective remains mixed and varied. To better understand what drives success, this editorial highlights that future research should focus on the contextRead more…
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