The study aimed to create a framework to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) effectively join and support interprofessional teams working on diabetes care in South African rural communities. Using a theory-based approach and input from various discussions and reviews, a draft framework was developed and validated by experts. The final framework focuses on equipping CHWs with … [Read more...] about Development of a framework for community health workers to contribute to interprofessional learning teams
Surgical Site Infection Prevention Training of Community Health workers in Rwanda.
The University of Rwanda's Global Surgery Research Hub developed a toolkit to prevent Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) on how to use it. This toolkit aims to improve awareness and management of SSIs at the community level, where CHWs play a crucial role in providing basic healthcare. … [Read more...] about Surgical Site Infection Prevention Training of Community Health workers in Rwanda.
Integrating trauma- and violence-informed care for adolescent mothers in Rwanda: a qualitative study with community health workers
In Rwanda, maternal community health workers provide crucial support to adolescent mothers, who face unique challenges like trauma, violence, and stigma. These workers offer personalized care, act as liaisons, and tailor home visits to meet the needs of young mothers. However, they face challenges such as handling violence disclosures, financial constraints, and transportation … [Read more...] about Integrating trauma- and violence-informed care for adolescent mothers in Rwanda: a qualitative study with community health workers
Primary Health Care in transitional care of people with stroke
This study explored how Primary Health Care (PHC) teams support stroke patients after hospital discharge. Through interviews, observations, and document analysis, the study highlighted the crucial roles of community health workers, multidisciplinary teams, and nurses in managing care, promoting health, and preventing further issues. Home visits were identified as essential, but … [Read more...] about Primary Health Care in transitional care of people with stroke
Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study
This study explored whether a digital app could improve the communication skills of community health workers (CHWs) to better support mothers and children in underserved areas of Islamabad. Researchers developed and tested "Sehat Ghar," a video-based health education app, training 10 volunteer CHWs to use it. The CHWs showed significant improvement in their knowledge and … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study