This toolkit highlights how Community Health Workers (CHWs) are creating effective, culturally rooted health solutions for Native communities. Drawing on surveys, interviews, and listening sessions, the toolkit shares what’s working, showcases CHW-led programs, and offers guidance for partners supporting this work. It emphasizes the importance of honoring Native traditions, … [Read more...] about What Works In CHW Approaches And Innovation Serving Native Americans And Alaska Natives
Community Health Workers as Key Providers of Easy-to-Use Contraceptive Injectables
This study tested what happens when trained community health workers are allowed to give women a new type of birth control shot during home visits. The number of shots given went up by about 70%. However, overall birth control use didn’t increase much, since many women chose the shots instead of longer-lasting options like implants or IUDs. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Key Providers of Easy-to-Use Contraceptive Injectables
Exploring Knowledge, Awareness, and Prevailing Misconceptions Surrounding Osteoporosis Prevention among Community Health Workers
This study looked at how much community health workers in Pakistan know about preventing osteoporosis. Out of 300 workers surveyed, most had only average knowledge, and some had incorrect beliefs about the disease. Those with higher education and those who were postmenopausal knew more. Since these workers play a key role in community health, the study highlights the need for … [Read more...] about Exploring Knowledge, Awareness, and Prevailing Misconceptions Surrounding Osteoporosis Prevention among Community Health Workers
ASHA Workers During COVID-19 in India: At the Intersection of Gender and Work
This study looks at the challenges faced by female community health workers (CHWs) in India, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. These women often juggle demanding health work with family responsibilities and face issues like low pay, poor training, lack of support, and gender inequality. Many were not given protective equipment during the pandemic, and some went unpaid. … [Read more...] about ASHA Workers During COVID-19 in India: At the Intersection of Gender and Work
Moving away from volunteerism in community health? Motivations and wellbeing among urban and rural Ethiopian volunteers
This study looks at how unpaid community health workers (mostly women) in Ethiopia continued to work without pay, even as the government claimed it was moving away from volunteer-based health programs. The research compares two groups—one in cities focused on HIV care, and one in rural areas focused on general health. It shows that both groups were still expected to work for … [Read more...] about Moving away from volunteerism in community health? Motivations and wellbeing among urban and rural Ethiopian volunteers