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Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review

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This review looked at studies from 2010 to 2022 on community health workers (CHWs) helping to manage hypertension. Out of 122 articles, only seven were from low-income countries. Most studies had CHWs focus on health education (61%) and blood pressure checks (60%), while only three studies involved them in giving medication. Interventions mostly took place in people's homes … [Read more...] about Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review

Towards Health Justice: Implementing Structural Competency in Women’s Healthcare Education Towards Health Justice

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Health disparities in women’s health, particularly among marginalized groups, persist due to structural factors like discrimination, lack of access to care, and socioeconomic inequities. This study reviews how structural competence, which trains healthcare providers to recognize these systemic issues, can address health inequalities. Key findings include the role of community … [Read more...] about Towards Health Justice: Implementing Structural Competency in Women’s Healthcare Education Towards Health Justice

Institutionalizing Community Health as part of National Health Systems in Africa

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🚀 Did you miss the live event? Watch the insightful Webinar: Institutionalizing Community Health as Part of National Health Systems in Africa 🌍 and gain access to a wealth of resources! 📽️ Recording: Discover strategies for strengthening community health initiatives across Africa, featuring expert panelists and practical case studies. … [Read more...] about Institutionalizing Community Health as part of National Health Systems in Africa

Enhancing Community Health Research By Engaging Community Health Workers as Research Partners

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This webinar will present experiences and research findings on the role of CHWs as research partners. Sharing evidence from North American and African contexts, it outlines the ways CHWs have been involved in research. It will address the benefits of CHW participation in health systems research, but also discuss potential pitfalls. It will provide participants with case … [Read more...] about Enhancing Community Health Research By Engaging Community Health Workers as Research Partners