Community health workers (CHWs) in rural Mexico face mental health challenges due to difficult working conditions. In response, an NGO introduced a program in 2021 to support CHW mental well-being. A study involving 52 CHWs found their sense of community impact and peer connections boosted well-being, while work-life balance and uneven access to interventions posed challenges. … [Read more...] about Perceptions around occupational mental well-being of community health workers and an intervention package for its promotion: A mixed-methods study in rural Chiapas, Mexico
Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention
After a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, a partnership developed culturally tailored mental health programs for the local Black community. Researchers interviewed community health workers and focus groups of community members to identify barriers like stigma, cost, and poverty, and risks such as lack of social support. Participants showed growing openness … [Read more...] about Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention
Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing HIV services for marginalized working populations: Insights from farm workers in South Africa
Farm workers in Limpopo, South Africa face challenges in accessing HIV healthcare services. A study exploring their experiences identified several barriers, including high transport costs, negative attitudes from health workers, stigma, and poor working conditions. However, mobile health services, community health workers, and supportive work environments helped improve access. … [Read more...] about Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing HIV services for marginalized working populations: Insights from farm workers in South Africa
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse and Underserved Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dyads in Clinical Trials
Cancer survivors and caregivers from underserved communities often face barriers to participating in research, worsening health disparities. This study outlines a six-step approach to recruit and retain these groups in supportive cancer care studies: building a bilingual, culturally sensitive team; focusing on health equity; creating accessible materials; collaborating with … [Read more...] about Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse and Underserved Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dyads in Clinical Trials
Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.
In Papua New Guinea, where health services face major challenges, nurses and community health workers (CHWs) form most of the health workforce. However, their education programs don’t fully prepare them for national health priorities like maternal health and infection control. A study found that new graduates and their supervisors often disagreed on competency levels, with … [Read more...] about Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.