This study tested if community health workers (CHWs) could help control blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive patients in low-income areas of Kiambu County, Kenya. In a 6-month trial, 80 patients were randomly assigned to either a CHW home-based intervention group or a usual care group. CHWs provided monthly home visits with health education and lifestyle advice. Results … [Read more...] about Preliminary efficacy of a community health worker home based intervention for the control and management of hypertension in Kiambu County, Kenya- a randomized control trial
Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria
This study examines cardiovascular health and stress among community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. Although most participants (99.2%) had no diagnosed heart conditions, many reported symptoms related to blood sugar and heart health. Family, health, and life-related stress were linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Specifically, family stress, health stress, and … [Read more...] about Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria
Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia
This paper reviews community health worker (CHW) programs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, highlighting their roles in health education, community services, and maternal and child health. While CHWs have had successes, challenges remain. To improve CHW programs and achieve Universal Health Coverage, the paper suggests focusing on better integrating CHWs … [Read more...] about Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia
Community Health Transformation: Paths to a Comprehensive and Transformative Community-Based Health System to Enhance Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Equity and Health System Resilience in Rural Ethiopia
This study focuses on improving maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in Ethiopia, where high child and maternal mortality rates persist despite efforts over the past decades. Community health worker (CHW) programs have been a key strategy, but challenges remain in fully addressing health needs. The study highlights the need for a shift in the CHW program toward a more … [Read more...] about Community Health Transformation: Paths to a Comprehensive and Transformative Community-Based Health System to Enhance Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Equity and Health System Resilience in Rural Ethiopia
Adherence to integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
This study evaluated the impact of using THINKMD’s digital decision support tool to improve community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. After implementing the tool, CHWs showed a significant increase in capturing key clinical data, rising from 30.7% to 72.4%. Even … [Read more...] about Adherence to integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform