This review looked at ways to empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) around the world. It examined 122 studies and selected 13 that were most relevant. Traditional methods like lectures and seminars, along with newer tools like the internet, cell phones, and mobile apps, were used to support CHWs. The review highlights the growing use of technology to strengthen CHWs, offering … [Read more...] about Interventions Related to Empowering Community Health Workers for Improving Community Health: A Systematic Review
Posyandu Cadres’ Contributions to Elderly Health Improvement
This study looks at how community health workers help improve elderly health through integrated health posts. It focuses on the strategies these workers use to encourage regular attendance and participation in health services for the elderly. The findings show that community health workers adapt their activities, like consultations and educational sessions, to boost elderly … [Read more...] about Posyandu Cadres’ Contributions to Elderly Health Improvement
Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers
This study aimed to create a cancer registry based in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Puducherry to get a more accurate picture of cancer cases in the community, as hospital-based registries can miss many cases. From March 2021 to November 2022, researchers implemented this registry across 31 PHCs and Community Health Centres (CHCs), sharing data from an existing hospital … [Read more...] about Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers
Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study
This study explored the use of community health workers (CHWs) embedded in clinics to help Black individuals living with HIV in Miami-Dade County improve their adherence to antiretroviral therapy. From December 2022 to September 2023, three CHWs were trained to support ten participants with a viral load over 200 copies/mL for three months. The feasibility of this approach was … [Read more...] about Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study
Effective community-based interventions to prevent and control infectious diseases in urban informal settlements in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
This systematic review examined community-based interventions (CBIs) aimed at preventing infectious diseases among the urban poor in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following strict guidelines, researchers reviewed 18,260 papers and found 20 studies that met their criteria, focusing on various diseases such as tuberculosis, diarrhea, dengue, hepatitis, and COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Effective community-based interventions to prevent and control infectious diseases in urban informal settlements in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review