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Important but Neglected: Job Description of Community Health Workers in the Eastern Cape: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the experiences and views of community health workers (CHWs) regarding their roles, challenges, and the importance of their work. The study included interviews and focus groups with 10 CHWs. The CHWs educate communities on issues like HIV, TB, and healthy lifestyles but face challenges such as discrimination,Read more…
Assessing the Impact of a Community-Based Health Education Program Led by Nursing Technicians on Health Literacy and Chronic Disease Management in Hafr Al-Batin: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the impact of a community-based health education program led by community health workers known as nursing technicians in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia, on health literacy and chronic disease management. Interviews with 30 participants revealed four main outcomes: improved health knowledge, better self-management of chronic conditions, increased socialRead more…
Narrative exposure therapy in a child protection context: Breaking intergenerational cycles by providing a pathway through past trauma (2024)
This paper explores the use of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to help parents involved in the child protection system process past trauma. Parents in these systems often carry their own trauma, which can affect their ability to engage in child protection services. NET is a therapy model that has helpedRead more…
Community Health Workers: Heroes of Rural Healthcare (2024)
In Nigeria, rural healthcare faces critical challenges due to a shortage of skilled professionals. Community health workers (CHWs), including Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Extension Workers (CHEWs), play a vital role in filling this gap. They provide essential primary care, promote healthy living, treat minor illnesses, and guide patients toRead more…
Community Health Workers Bridging the Gap: Connecting Medicaid Members with Providers, Managed Care, and Community-Based Organizations (2024)
This study examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in helping Medicaid members in underserved Pittsburgh neighborhoods access healthcare and address social needs like food, childcare, and housing. CHWs connected members to doctors, medications, and managed care services. They played a vital role in improving care coordination and addressingRead more…
Primary health care and vulnerability frameworks in the implementation of public policies (2024)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, interact with vulnerable communities in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through interviews and ethnographic research, it was found that rigid administrative routines often limit CHWs’ ability to build strong connections with the most vulnerable populations. The study identified threeRead more…
Early identification of potentially low performing community health workers using an ensemble classification model (2024)
This study developed a predictive model to identify underperforming community health workers (CHWs) in Uttar Pradesh, India, using data from over 140,000 CHWs. The model accurately pinpointed struggling CHWs and high-risk clusters early, enabling targeted support and resource allocation. This approach can improve CHW performance, motivation, and healthcare outcomes whileRead more…
Closing Gaps to Address Lifespan Health: Considerations for Developing a Preconception Healthcare Training for Community Health Workers (2024)
This project assessed the knowledge of Michigan community health workers (CHWs) about preconception healthcare. A survey revealed that CHWs had low self-reported knowledge on the topic but faced few barriers to including it in their work. The findings highlight the need for tailored training to help CHWs raise awareness andRead more…
Adapting a mobile TB screening unit to provide integrated screening services and linkage to primary care (2024)
We piloted a mobile health screening program in underserved communities in Lima, Peru, combining checks for TB, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. To reduce TB stigma, the program was rebranded, and community health workers (CHWs) helped link people to care. Between August and December 2023, 1,000 adults were screened, with 254Read more…
“Caminando y socializando con Happy Older Latinos are Active (HOLA)”: Results of a randomized clinical trial to promote health and prevent depression and anxiety in older Latinos (2024)
This study tested the HOLA program, a health promotion intervention for older Latinos at risk of depression or anxiety. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to either HOLA or a control group with psychoeducation. Most attended sessions and were highly satisfied. Results showed HOLA significantly reduced anxiety symptoms compared to theRead more…
Randomized controlled trial of a pilot PrEP linkage intervention for individuals leaving incarceration in a southern state: Design and baseline characteristics (2024)
This pilot study, PrEP-Link, tests using community health workers (CHWs) to help people leaving incarceration access PrEP (a daily HIV prevention medication) and other services. Eighty participants were enrolled, with half receiving standard care and half getting additional personalized support from CHWs for up to a year. At baseline, participantsRead more…
Demand and supply side factors that drive delayed referrals from traditional birth attendants to public primary healthcare facilities: Insights from three states in Nigeria (2024)
Many pregnant women in Nigeria prefer traditional birth attendants (TBAs) for childbirth due to trust, cultural beliefs, and religious practices. However, TBAs often delay referring women to health centers, risking complications. Challenges include community preference for TBAs, inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, and weak enforcement of good practices at health centers.Read more…
Community Health Workers as Catalysts for Mental Health Promotion in Transgender and Nonbinary Communities (2024)
Transgender and nonbinary (trans) communities in the U.S. face significant challenges accessing mental health care, despite experiencing higher rates of suicide, depression, and distress compared to cisgender populations. Systemic barriers include discrimination, stigma, high costs, and a lack of trans-affirming providers. These challenges are especially pronounced for trans individuals ofRead more…
Inequalities in tuberculosis control in Ethiopia: A district-level distributional modelling analysis (2024)
In Ethiopia, adding tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment to community health workers’ tasks improved TB detection and treatment outcomes. However, access to TB services varies greatly across regions. This study mapped disparities in TB services, health center availability, and distance to care. Prioritizing districts with inadequate access for task-shifting couldRead more…
Long-acting preexposure prophylaxis: early data on roll-out in the United States (2024)
Long-acting PrEP (LA-PrEP) like CAB-LA shows promise for reducing HIV, but its use remains limited, especially outside the U.S., due to barriers like insurance and access. Early clinic models with multidisciplinary support have been successful, and innovative delivery methods, such as community health worker programs and telehealth, are being explored.Read more…
Adapting and deploying a digital program for training non-specialist providers on a brief psychological intervention for depression in rural Gujarat, India (2024)
A pilot study in Gujarat, India, tested a digital training program for community health workers and frontline providers to deliver a brief depression care intervention. Of the 43 participants, 91% completed the training, showing improved knowledge scores after the course. Despite technical challenges, participants found the digital format useful. TheRead more…
Improving HPV vaccine acceptance through peer-to-peer education among adolescent girls in the urban poor settings of Kisenyi, Kampala, Uganda (2024)
In Uganda, HPV vaccine uptake among adolescent girls remains low, especially in urban poor settings. To address this, a pilot peer-to-peer education program was implemented in Kampala’s Kisenyi slums. Trained adolescent peer educators (APEs) shared health messages about the HPV vaccine with their unvaccinated peers, encouraging uptake. Over 12 weeks,Read more…
Understanding Integrated Community Case Management Institutionalization Processes Within National Health Systems in Malawi, Mali, and Rwanda: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored how Community Case Management (iCCM) for childhood illnesses is being integrated into national health systems in Malawi, Mali, and Rwanda. Through interviews with key informants, the study identified a process of institutionalizing iCCM in phases, from awareness to maturity. Four main factors—core values, leadership, resources, and policy—wereRead more…
Leveraging the Role of Community Health Workers with Community Groups (2024)
This brief highlights the effectiveness of collaborations between community health workers (CHWs) and community groups in improving health outcomes, particularly in rural areas. Successful examples include projects in Ethiopia and the CORE Group Polio Project, where these collaborations increased vaccination rates and addressed gender-related barriers. Key factors for success wereRead more…
Community Health Agents and Agents to Combat Endemic Diseases’ performance in arboviruses prevention and control: analysis of articulation and integrated work (2024)
This study examined how community health agents (ACS) and agents combating endemic diseases (ACE) work together to prevent and control diseases like dengue. It found their efforts were poorly coordinated, with unclear roles and limited collaboration. ACE focused on chemical vector control, while ACS lacked involvement in active disease surveillance.Read more…
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