This study adapted a nutrition education program for adolescents and young adults in rural Uganda using input from young people, parents, community health workers, and local leaders. The final program used simple visual materials and community health worker-led household sessions to teach healthy eating and improve nutrition knowledge. The study shows that working closely with … [Read more...] about Systematic adaptation of a visual-aided adolescent nutrition intervention from peri-urban Burkina Faso for rural Uganda using intervention mapping
Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala
This study tested a multilingual vaccine education campaign shared through social media and community health workers. The campaign reached hundreds of thousands of people and showed strong engagement, especially in local languages. Community health workers found the videos and materials useful and used them often when talking about vaccines. The study suggests that combining … [Read more...] about Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala
Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
This review looked at different ways communities can be involved in improving health. It found strong evidence that community health workers and partnerships with faith-based organizations can help reduce health inequalities, especially in areas like heart disease prevention and cancer screening. The review also showed that culturally tailored approaches work better, but more … [Read more...] about Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
Promotores program to increase Hispanic/Latino(a) participation in Alzheimer’s disease research
This study looked at whether trained community health workers, known as Promotores, could help increase participation of Hispanic and Latino communities in Alzheimer’s research. The training improved their understanding of research and brain health, and they were just as successful as clinic-based recruitment in enrolling participants into studies. The findings show that … [Read more...] about Promotores program to increase Hispanic/Latino(a) participation in Alzheimer’s disease research
Reconceptualizing integrated people-centred health services: Towards a mechanism-sensitive model using realist evaluation
This study explored how community health workers help make health care more people-centered in South Africa. It found that trust, motivation, and feeling valued and supported are key factors that help community health workers perform well. These factors work together, and when health system strategies are aligned and supportive, community health workers can provide better care … [Read more...] about Reconceptualizing integrated people-centred health services: Towards a mechanism-sensitive model using realist evaluation