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Constrained optimization: evaluating possible packages of community health interventions with competing resource requirements in Galmudug, Somalia

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This study focused on helping save mothers’ and babies’ lives in rural Somalia, where resources are limited. Using a math-based model, researchers figured out the best mix of health services that Community Health Workers (CHWs) could provide with the money and staff available. With 1,450 female health workers and a $435,000 budget, the model showed that about 15% of expected … [Read more...] about Constrained optimization: evaluating possible packages of community health interventions with competing resource requirements in Galmudug, Somalia

Public Health + Public Safety: Integrating Community Health Workers with Probation Officers to Improve Service Delivery for Justice-Involved Women

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This study looked at adding a Community Health Worker (CHW) to a probation team that supports women. Interviews with staff and clients showed that CHWs helped by guiding clients, sharing the workload, and being a trusted support. Clients felt more supported in both personal and professional areas. The findings suggest that including CHWs, especially those with lived experience, … [Read more...] about Public Health + Public Safety: Integrating Community Health Workers with Probation Officers to Improve Service Delivery for Justice-Involved Women

“I feel like my job is to give patients hope” – perspectives of Community Health Workers and employers in Iowa: a mixed methods study

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This study looked at Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their employers in Iowa to understand their roles, training needs, and challenges. Interviews and surveys showed that CHWs do a wide variety of tasks and often receive training on the job, but many still feel they need more training. Employers said that funding is a major barrier to running CHW programs. While CHWs feel … [Read more...] about “I feel like my job is to give patients hope” – perspectives of Community Health Workers and employers in Iowa: a mixed methods study

Barriers to community engagement during the response to an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Uganda

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This study looked at the challenges faced in involving communities during Uganda’s 2022–2023 Ebola outbreak response. It found that engagement was affected by poor communication, lack of early consultation with communities, overworked and unpaid community health workers, and weak coordination among government and partners. To improve future emergency responses, the study … [Read more...] about Barriers to community engagement during the response to an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Uganda