Training community health workers (CHWs) and their supervisors can improve care for people living with HIV. This study evaluated the impact of a community-driven training program in eight counties in the southern U.S. from 2021 to 2022. After the training, clients of CHWs showed better viral suppression, greater empowerment, and fewer unmet needs and stigma-related challenges. … [Read more...] about Moving Beyond Viral Suppression: Strengthening the Community HIV Workforce to Improve Empowerment and Reduce Stigma in the Memphis Transitional Grant Area
Development of a curriculum to educate religious leaders about blood pressure using community-based participatory research and educational theory in Mwanza, Tanzania
Hypertension is a major health concern in Tanzania, but low trust in medical care and a focus on spiritual well-being often prevent people from seeking treatment. Religious leaders, who are highly respected in their communities, can help bridge this gap. To support this, health researchers and religious leaders co-developed a curriculum to train religious leaders to educate and … [Read more...] about Development of a curriculum to educate religious leaders about blood pressure using community-based participatory research and educational theory in Mwanza, Tanzania
From stigma to solutions: harnessing local wisdom to tackle harms associated with menstrual seclusion (chhaupadi) in Nepal
In Nepal, the tradition of chhaupadi isolates women during menstruation and childbirth, leading to health risks. This study in Dailekh used a community-driven approach to develop solutions to reduce its harmful effects. Through Human-Centered Design, key stakeholders were engaged, and five interventions were created, including counseling by female community health volunteers … [Read more...] about From stigma to solutions: harnessing local wisdom to tackle harms associated with menstrual seclusion (chhaupadi) in Nepal
Enhancing adolescent health awareness: impact of online training on medical and community health officers in Andhra Pradesh, India
This study evaluated the impact of online training on menstrual hygiene, early marriage, and HIV/STI awareness among Medical Officers and Community Health Officers in Andhra Pradesh, India. Conducted over 10 months, the training reached 9,897 participants, with 2,809 completing both pre- and post-tests. Results showed a significant increase in knowledge across all topics, with … [Read more...] about Enhancing adolescent health awareness: impact of online training on medical and community health officers in Andhra Pradesh, India
Framework, design, and baseline data of a collective impact initiative to strengthen the Community Health Worker workforce ecosystem in Texas
The Health Equity Collective (HEC) partnered with the City of Houston Health Department to strengthen the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in Greater Houston as a step toward improving health equity. This two-year initiative gathered CHW employers and training organizations to develop a shared plan for workforce development. Baseline data was collected through … [Read more...] about Framework, design, and baseline data of a collective impact initiative to strengthen the Community Health Worker workforce ecosystem in Texas