Community-based health programs like "Get Well, Live Well" are not yet fully integrated into Singapore’s public health system. This study looked at how older adults view the program and the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, in improving health knowledge and behaviors. Interviews with 19 participants (mostly older women) highlighted three main … [Read more...] about Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
Level of Community Health Worker’s Involvement in Yellow Fever Surveillance in the North West Region of Cameroon
Yellow fever surveillance is key for spotting outbreaks early, but in Cameroon’s North West Region, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a limited role in this process. From 2021 to 2024, out of 427 suspected cases, only 8 were reported by CHWs, showing just 2% community involvement. This low rate points to the need for better CHW integration, training, and support to … [Read more...] about Level of Community Health Worker’s Involvement in Yellow Fever Surveillance in the North West Region of Cameroon
Navigating older adults care insights from caregivers and community health workers in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta
This study explored the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices of older adult caregivers in Ngestiharjo, Indonesia, along with the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Most caregivers were women over 50, often lacking knowledge in areas like depression and exercise for seniors. They had moderate confidence in caregiving and were particularly good at maintaining a … [Read more...] about Navigating older adults care insights from caregivers and community health workers in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
As malaria rates decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) are seeing reduced motivation and fewer malaria tests. To address this, an expanded CHW role was created with input from communities and health experts and tested in 72 villages in Myanmar. The expanded role led to a 23% increase in weekly malaria tests and a 3.3 times increase in … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
Piloting a community health and well-being worker model in Cornwall: a guide for implementation and spread
This paper reviews the introduction of ten Community Health and Well-being Workers (CHWWs) at four pilot sites in Cornwall from June 2022 to June 2023. By joining an established social prescribing system, CHWWs quickly integrated, sharing training, office space, and management structures with existing social prescribers. Key challenges included adapting voluntary sector staff … [Read more...] about Piloting a community health and well-being worker model in Cornwall: a guide for implementation and spread