This study explores how community health initiatives impact reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH-N) in six Francophone West African countries—Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Senegal—through the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children, and Adolescents (GFF). Researchers analyzed various documents and … [Read more...] about How does community health feature in Global Financing Facility planning documents to support reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNAH-N)? insights from six francophone West African countries
Impact of community-based multidomain preventive health program on healthcare utilisation among elderly persons in Singapore: a propensity score matched and difference-in-differences study
This study looked at how a community health worker program called "My Health Map" (MHM) affects healthcare use among older adults in Bukit Batok township. The program included screenings, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and support services for individuals aged 40 and older. Researchers compared 299 participants in the MHM program with a similar group of 299 people … [Read more...] about Impact of community-based multidomain preventive health program on healthcare utilisation among elderly persons in Singapore: a propensity score matched and difference-in-differences study
eConsent administered by Community Health Workers in a study using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design-Experiences from the Community-Based chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL) project
In Lesotho, a study used electronic consent (eConsent) to improve data collection for a project involving community health workers (CHWs) who help manage type 2 diabetes and hypertension in remote villages. Over 100 CHWs, both caregivers and data collectors, used a tablet-based system to present simplified consent information and collect signatures electronically. This … [Read more...] about eConsent administered by Community Health Workers in a study using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design-Experiences from the Community-Based chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL) project
Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective and can be used safely, but they are underused, especially among youth. In 2020, Malawi's Ministry of Health developed a strategy to improve ECP access through public channels like youth clubs and community health workers (CHWs). A study in two rural districts found that ECP use increased, particularly among young people, with … [Read more...] about Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy
Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists.
This study published in Circulation found that blood pressure (BP) interventions are most effective when led by pharmacists and community health workers. Researchers reviewed 100 trials involving over 90,000 people with high blood pressure. Pharmacist-led interventions reduced systolic BP by 7.3 mm Hg and diastolic BP by 3.9 mm Hg. Community health workers also showed strong … [Read more...] about Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists.