This study investigates the challenges faced by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Nairobi's informal settlements and suggests ways to support them. It found that factors like recruitment, training, resources, and relationships with healthcare facilities affect CHV performance. Addressing these challenges requires adequate remuneration, comprehensive training, supportive … [Read more...] about “We are their eyes and ears here on the ground, yet they do not appreciate us”-Factors influencing the performance of Kenyan community health volunteers working in urban informal settlements
Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India
This study aimed to create and evaluate a digital training program for community health workers (CHWs) in rural India to identify and refer patients with schizophrenia. The program was developed through expert review and CHW feedback, focusing on simplifying content and incorporating interactive elements. CHWs recognized the importance of early detection and treatment for … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India
Feasibility and anticipated acceptability of community health worker-facilitated HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening around Lake County, Indiana.
This study explores community health workers' (CHWs) views on cervical cancer screening barriers and the feasibility of CHW-facilitated HPV self-sampling in Lake County, Indiana, a region with high cervical cancer mortality rates. Interviews with 15 CHWs revealed barriers spanning individual, interpersonal, and community levels. CHWs identified HPV self-sampling as promising … [Read more...] about Feasibility and anticipated acceptability of community health worker-facilitated HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening around Lake County, Indiana.
A Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Rural India (SMARThealth Pregnancy): Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in India, with conditions like hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) posing risks. SMARThealth Pregnancy, a mobile-based intervention for community health workers (CHWs), was developed to identify and counsel high-risk pregnant women. In a pilot trial across two … [Read more...] about A Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Rural India (SMARThealth Pregnancy): Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
“Helping Mentally Ill, a Reward Both in this Life and After”: A Qualitative Study Among Community Health Professionals in Somaliland
This study explored the experiences of community mental health workers, predominantly female, nurses, and doctors providing mental health services in Borama, Somaliland. Through focus group discussions, they identified challenges such as stigma, lack of resources, and the dominance of traditional healers. Despite obstacles, they found their work rewarding and crucial in … [Read more...] about “Helping Mentally Ill, a Reward Both in this Life and After”: A Qualitative Study Among Community Health Professionals in Somaliland