This study explored how community doulas could support pregnant and parenting individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Focus groups with treatment program staff and doulas highlighted key benefits, including advocacy in healthcare and legal systems, reducing stigma, and aiding recovery. The findings suggest that integrating doula support into opioid treatment programs can … [Read more...] about “Someone is there with you through this [pregnancy] that isn’t seeing you through a negative lens”: Considerations for integrating doula referrals into opioid treatment programs
Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.
This study explored the challenges community health workers (CHWs) face with the growing use of digital health tools in primary care. It found that while digital tools bring new issues like maintenance, quality, and training, old problems like excessive bureaucracy and work division persist. To succeed, digital health implementation for CHWs requires better support in … [Read more...] about Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.
Burnout, motivation and job satisfaction among community health workers recruited for a depression training in Madhya Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study
This study looked at burnout, motivation, and job satisfaction among community health workers (CHWs) in Madhya Pradesh, India. Surveys showed that 33% of CHWs experienced moderate or high burnout, especially from physical exhaustion, while pride in their work was a key motivator. Higher education was linked to higher motivation levels. These findings highlight the need to … [Read more...] about Burnout, motivation and job satisfaction among community health workers recruited for a depression training in Madhya Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study
Stronger Together: A community case study highlighting the benefits of pharmacy and community collaborations.
The study explored how a network of community health workers, pharmacists, and organizations improved COVID-19 vaccine uptake in rural Missouri. Through outreach efforts, they provided education to over 84,000 people and administered nearly 15,000 vaccines. Key factors for success included trust, collaboration, and better access to services, while challenges included poor … [Read more...] about Stronger Together: A community case study highlighting the benefits of pharmacy and community collaborations.
Interventions and implementation considerations for reducing pre-treatment loss to follow-up in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis: A scoping review
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, with many cases in low- and middle-income countries. Pre-treatment loss to follow-up (PTLFU) worsens TB outcomes and spread. A review of 17 studies identified eight effective strategies to reduce PTLFU, such as support groups, mobile notifications, same-day testing, community health workers, and integrated TB/HIV services. … [Read more...] about Interventions and implementation considerations for reducing pre-treatment loss to follow-up in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis: A scoping review