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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…
The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023 (2026)
This study examined where community health workers in the United States are employed and how much they are paid. It found that more community health workers are working in healthcare and government, but those employed by social service organizations earn the lowest wages. The study also found that state certificationRead more…
“To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers (2026)
This study found that community health workers improve patient care by helping people manage chronic diseases, connect with needed services, and stay engaged in their healthcare. Successful integration of community health workers into health centers depends on clear role definitions, supportive leadership, good communication, training, and involving community health workersRead more…
Voces Latinas: A Qualitative Study of Cultural Values and Sleep Health, Insights from Latina Community Health Workers (2026)
This study explored how culture influences sleep habits among Latina women and found that many put the needs of their families before their own health, often sacrificing sleep. Community health workers helped identify these cultural beliefs and showed they can play an important role in raising awareness about healthy sleepRead more…
Co-developing a community health worker-led hypertension control intervention in Peru through a human-centered design approach (2026)
This study worked with community health workers, healthcare providers, and community members in Peru to design a community-based hypertension support program. It found that community health workers can help people manage high blood pressure by promoting healthy habits, supporting medication use, encouraging regular clinic visits, and helping patients navigate theRead more…
Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants (2026)
This study found that combining a digital health platform with support from community health workers helped people with heart failure better manage their condition after leaving the hospital. Patients found the technology easy to use, gained more confidence in caring for their health, and valued the emotional support and practicalRead more…
Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado (2026)
This study explored the experiences of community health workers and their supervisors and found that many face challenges such as limited support, workplace inequalities, and organizational barriers that make their work more difficult. At the same time, the study highlighted the importance of supportive supervisors, inclusive decision-making, and recognizing theRead more…
The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Universal Health Coverage: A Systematic Review of Effects on Service Coverage, Utilization, and Health Equity (2026)
This review found that community health workers help expand access to healthcare by providing health education, home visits, referrals, screening, follow-up care, and support for diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. Their work increases the use of health services and helps reduce barriers to care,Read more…
Implementation Process and Acceptability of the electronic Community Health Information System among Community Health Workers in Kenya (2026)
This study found that community health workers were more likely to use Kenya’s electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) when they understood its purpose, found it easy to use, and saw its value in their work. However, limited training, lack of funding, and inadequate technical and management support reduced itsRead more…
Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers (2026)
This review found that community health workers play an important role in helping people use digital health services by teaching patients, supporting the use of digital tools, and connecting communities with the health system. Although they face challenges such as limited digital skills, poor internet access, and technical difficulties, theyRead more…
Improving mental health literacy of frontline community health workers in a rural district of Pakistan: mPareshan project (2026)
This study found that training community health workers and their supervisors improved their ability to recognize anxiety and depression, provide basic emotional support, and refer people for further care when needed. The training was especially effective in building practical skills, showing that community health workers can play an important roleRead more…
Roles of social workers and community health extension workers in enhancing access to maternal and child health services: reflection on a Nigerian intervention (2026)
This study found that social workers and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) played an important role in encouraging pregnant women and other community members to use maternal and child health services, including antenatal care, safe delivery, and postnatal care. Although their work helped improve access to these services, social workersRead more…
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