This study found that community health workers in South Africa already help connect communities with health services, social support programs, and local leaders, even though this role is often not officially recognized. The researchers argue that community health workers should be better supported and included in health system planning because they can help coordinate services … [Read more...] about Repositioning Community Health Workers as Boundary Spanners: A Realist-Informed Theory of Change for Integrated People-Centred Care in South Africa
Tailoring climate–health competencies for diverse health cadres: Findings from a scoping review
This review looked at training frameworks that help health workers respond to the health impacts of climate change. It found that most existing frameworks were designed for high-income countries and do not fit well in low-resource settings. The study developed a simpler framework that outlines the knowledge and skills needed by different types of health workers, including … [Read more...] about Tailoring climate–health competencies for diverse health cadres: Findings from a scoping review
Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops
This study looked at how information from community health workers and pharmacies about family planning services is included in national health information systems in five countries (Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda). It found that data from community health workers is partly included in most countries, especially for contraceptive services and referrals, but … [Read more...] about Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops
Systematic adaptation of a visual-aided adolescent nutrition intervention from peri-urban Burkina Faso for rural Uganda using intervention mapping
This study adapted a nutrition education program for adolescents and young adults in rural Uganda using input from young people, parents, community health workers, and local leaders. The final program used simple visual materials and community health worker-led household sessions to teach healthy eating and improve nutrition knowledge. The study shows that working closely with … [Read more...] about Systematic adaptation of a visual-aided adolescent nutrition intervention from peri-urban Burkina Faso for rural Uganda using intervention mapping
Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala
This study tested a multilingual vaccine education campaign shared through social media and community health workers. The campaign reached hundreds of thousands of people and showed strong engagement, especially in local languages. Community health workers found the videos and materials useful and used them often when talking about vaccines. The study suggests that combining … [Read more...] about Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala