Community Health Workers (CHWs), especially women, face gender bias and low pay, often working in unpaid roles. This study examined the struggles of female Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) through a gender lens, revealing a system of male dominance in community health programs. Most BHWs were married, middle-aged, had little education, and no prior jobs, reflecting missed … [Read more...] about The Workforce of the Community Health Programs in the Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines: Through a Gender Lens
Initiatives and Strategies to Strengthen the National, Regional, and International Global Health Security: A Case Study of Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Global Health Security (GHS) is a critical issue impacting health, economies, and societies worldwide. Strengthening GHS requires investment in health systems, infrastructure, and collaboration across nations. This study used various methods to assess Rwanda’s approach to improving GHS. Key efforts include merging 14 health institutions to create the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, … [Read more...] about Initiatives and Strategies to Strengthen the National, Regional, and International Global Health Security: A Case Study of Rwanda Biomedical Centre
ASHABot: An LLM-Powered Chatbot to Support the Informational Needs of Community Health Workers
This paper discusses ASHABot, a WhatsApp chatbot powered by AI, designed to help community health workers (CHWs) in India by providing them with medical information. The chatbot allowed CHWs to ask basic or sensitive questions privately, which they might hesitate to ask their supervisors. CHWs trusted ASHABot’s information and saw it as reliable. Supervisors also contributed … [Read more...] about ASHABot: An LLM-Powered Chatbot to Support the Informational Needs of Community Health Workers
Community members’ perceptions of community health workers in Melusi, Tshwane, South Africa
This study explored how community members in Melusi informal settlement, South Africa, view community health workers (CHWs). Participants praised CHWs for their communication, support, and ability to provide essential health services. Although some challenges like resistance and privacy issues were noted, CHWs were seen as vital in improving health, offering emergency support, … [Read more...] about Community members’ perceptions of community health workers in Melusi, Tshwane, South Africa
Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle
This pilot project aimed to help Hispanic agricultural workers with diabetes in the Texas Panhandle lower their A1C levels and improve their diabetes knowledge. Community coaches, all Hispanic women, were trained to deliver a 12-week diabetes coaching program to 13 clients. After the program, clients showed significant improvements in diabetes knowledge and a slight drop in A1C … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle