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 practical help community health workers provided, such as … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants
Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado
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 the value of … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado
The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Universal Health Coverage: A Systematic Review of Effects on Service Coverage, Utilization, and Health Equity
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, especially for underserved … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Universal Health Coverage: A Systematic Review of Effects on Service Coverage, Utilization, and Health Equity
Implementation Process and Acceptability of the electronic Community Health Information System among Community Health Workers in Kenya
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 its adoption. The study recommends improving training and … [Read more...] about Implementation Process and Acceptability of the electronic Community Health Information System among Community Health Workers in Kenya
Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers
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, they overcome many of these through peer … [Read more...] about Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers