Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Myanmar and Rohingya camps in Bangladesh face unique challenges, especially in conflict-affected areas. This study, based on interviews with 34 CHWs and 8 organizational leaders, highlights their reasons for joining—gaining healthcare skills in Myanmar and job skills in Bangladesh. While pay is low, it’s important for retention, as is … [Read more...] about Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers’ motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Community Health Workers-An overview
Arkansas can enhance its healthcare by investing in community health workers (CHWs), who are often overlooked but play a crucial role in connecting healthcare providers with local communities. These frontline workers are usually from the communities they serve and have the skills to address local health needs. This updated explainer covers the role of CHWs, their training and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers-An overview
Footcare Intervention Delivered by Community Health Workers: A Modified Delphi Study
Studies show that community health workers (CHWs) can deliver footcare interventions (FCIs) as part of diabetes care in high-resource countries, but more evidence is needed for low-resource settings. This study aimed to refine the key components of footcare interventions for CHWs (FIne-CHWs) to support type 2 diabetes patients in Indonesia. Through a Delphi process with 22 … [Read more...] about Footcare Intervention Delivered by Community Health Workers: A Modified Delphi Study
Role of Community Health Workers in early detection, reporting and response to infectious disease outbreaks: Experience from Marburg Outbreak Management in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania
In March 2023, community health workers (CHWs) played a key role in detecting and responding to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). They first reported unexplained deaths, which were later confirmed as MVD. CHWs from high-risk areas were trained on the disease, equipped with protective gear, and helped raise awareness, educate the public, and offer psychosocial support. … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Workers in early detection, reporting and response to infectious disease outbreaks: Experience from Marburg Outbreak Management in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania
Community engagement around scrub typhus in northern Thailand: a pilot project
This study aimed to raise awareness of scrub typhus in northern Thailand, where the disease is common but knowledge is low. Community health volunteers and healthcare workers were trained to educate their communities about the disease. After the sessions, participants showed a significant increase in their understanding of scrub typhus, which was maintained for up to five … [Read more...] about Community engagement around scrub typhus in northern Thailand: a pilot project