This study explored ethics and professionalism among community health workers (CHWs) in Tamil Nadu. It found that CHWs often went beyond their duties to help the community. Their approach to decision-making varied from shared to paternalistic. While aware of privacy and confidentiality, these topics were not widely discussed. CHWs' work reflected societal norms of gender, … [Read more...] about Ethics and professionalism among community health workers in Tamil Nadu, India: A qualitative study
Community health workers to reduce unmet surgical needs in an urban slum in India: an implementation study
The SATHI project in India trained community health workers (CHWs) with basic education to reduce unmet surgical needs in slum areas. In a 6-month pilot involving 12,730 people, 10% had surgical needs, with 57% unmet. CHWs helped 60% of these patients get needed surgeries, especially for abdominal conditions and cataracts. The project shows that with short training, CHWs can … [Read more...] about Community health workers to reduce unmet surgical needs in an urban slum in India: an implementation study
Barriers in providing maternal health care services in a mountainous area
This study looked at the challenges health workers (particularly village health workers) face in providing maternal care in the mountainous region of Cao Bang, Vietnam. Issues included a lack of skilled workers, poor use of resources, low commitment to work, and strong traditional beliefs that hinder care. To improve maternal health services in these remote areas, future … [Read more...] about Barriers in providing maternal health care services in a mountainous area
Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
This study tested if regular home visits by trained community health workers (CHWs) could improve child survival in rural Mali. In a trial from 2017 to 2020, 137 villages were divided into two groups: one received CHW home visits, while the other received care at fixed locations. Both groups had improved health centers and free services. Over three years, under-five mortality … [Read more...] about Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
Implementing and monitoring high-quality community health worker care in adult primary care at New York City Health + Hospitals
This study describes how NYC Health + Hospitals implemented a large Community Health Worker (CHW) program in adult primary care from January 2022 to December 2023. It also outlines the metrics used to track the program’s progress. Data collected included workforce demographics, patient details, and program outcomes like patient engagement and goal completion. By June 2023, 97 … [Read more...] about Implementing and monitoring high-quality community health worker care in adult primary care at New York City Health + Hospitals