This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) can support palliative care in the U.S., especially in rural areas. From 24 studies, it found that CHWs helped improve advanced care planning, eased patient symptoms, and increased hospice use through home and phone visits. CHWs provided education, advocacy, and social support, with stakeholders recognizing their value … [Read more...] about Integration of Community Health Workers into Palliative Care Teams: A Scoping Review
Perceived community acceptance on traditional birth attendants assisted childbirth care and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia
This study examined community acceptance of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) as childbirth care providers in Ethiopia, finding that 58.63% of pregnant women believed their community accepted TBAs for deliveries. Factors like primary education and plans for more children increased this acceptance, while higher household income, specific regions, and certain religious … [Read more...] about Perceived community acceptance on traditional birth attendants assisted childbirth care and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia
You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) delivering the Bukhali health promotion program in Soweto, South Africa. CHWs shared similar challenges with participants, including managing multiple roles like health education, support, and referrals, often going beyond their official duties. They emphasized the importance of building trust with … [Read more...] about You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa
Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India
This study highlights how qualitative data and mechanism maps can improve the understanding of why health programs succeed or fail. Using a community health worker (CHW)-led gestational diabetes (GDM) screening program in Pune, India, as an example, researchers identified factors that increased screening uptake, such as CHWs' support and education efforts. However, treatment … [Read more...] about Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India
Malaria elimination challenges in countries approaching the last mile: a discussion among regional stakeholders
Cambodia, Nepal, and Bhutan aim to eliminate malaria by 2025–2030 but face challenges like isolated outbreaks and imported cases. A 2022 outbreak in Cambodia, likely linked to forest workers, was quickly contained with support from village malaria workers and health centers. Nepal and Bhutan also reported outbreaks, often traced to migrant workers from India. Strengthening … [Read more...] about Malaria elimination challenges in countries approaching the last mile: a discussion among regional stakeholders