This study looked at how communities in Orange County, California, worked together during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with help from community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews, residents shared how they faced many connected challenges, got support through CHWs, built strong community bonds, and worked together to push for better policies. The … [Read more...] about “Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the COVID-19 pandemic – a community science worker-led qualitative study
Engaging community health workers to promote oral health for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal: a qualitative study
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) in Nepal can help improve oral health care for people with type 2 diabetes. Interviews with CHWs, health workers, and policymakers showed that while oral health care is needed, especially for those with diabetes, there are big challenges, like lack of training, supplies, and clear policies. However, there’s a chance to fix … [Read more...] about Engaging community health workers to promote oral health for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal: a qualitative study
Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) helped improve malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Normally, regular health data isn't enough to show if malaria has stopped spreading, especially when cases are low. By adding CHW data to the system, more areas could confidently be shown to be free of malaria, and for longer periods. The study found that CHW … [Read more...] about Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic
Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are paid in low- and middle-income countries and how different payment methods affect their work. It found four main ways CHWs are paid: regular salaries, pay based on performance, income from small businesses, and a mix of these. While most payment methods helped improve CHWs' motivation and performance, a common … [Read more...] about Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Quick Guide – Cancer Navigation Foundations for CHWs
This guide helps Community Health Workers (CHWs) support people affected by cancer by providing key information and guidance. CHWs can educate patients with hopeful facts about screenings and recovery rates, encourage them to prepare for and attend appointments, and empower them with resources to make informed decisions about their care, including communication with healthcare … [Read more...] about Quick Guide – Cancer Navigation Foundations for CHWs