A community health worker-led workshop in Washington state aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers about pesticide exposure prevention. The program, which included a Spanish-language mobile app, reached 263 participants across 49 communities. Before the workshop, most participants had no prior pesticide training. After the workshop, there were significant … [Read more...] about Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
The role of community health and nutrition volunteers in improving the health and nutrition status of infant and young children in remote areas, Hajjah, Yemen
In Yemen, this study assessed the impact of Community Health and Nutrition Volunteers (CHNVs) on children's health in remote villages. The study compared villages with CHNVs to those without, focusing on vaccination rates, illness, and nutrition among infants and young children. The findings showed that children in villages with CHNVs were more likely to be vaccinated and had … [Read more...] about The role of community health and nutrition volunteers in improving the health and nutrition status of infant and young children in remote areas, Hajjah, Yemen
Community Health Worker Pay Equity
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) conducted a survey in 2021 to better understand the work and challenges faced by Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the U.S. The survey gathered responses from 867 CHWs, revealing insights into their employment status, overtime pay, and views on whether their wages are fair and sufficient. The results showed that … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Pay Equity
Supervision and Support Interventions Targeted at Community Health Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review to Identify Characteristics Associated with Successful Outcomes
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are key to providing healthcare in underserved areas of sub-Saharan Africa but often struggle due to limited training and support. This study reviewed 55 studies on CHW supervision and support interventions from 2013 to 2024. It identified four main types of successful interventions: supervision, job aids, incentives, and training. Effective … [Read more...] about Supervision and Support Interventions Targeted at Community Health Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review to Identify Characteristics Associated with Successful Outcomes
Assessing the knowledge and skill of ASHA community health workers in blood pressure measurement and primary care of hypertension
In India, where hypertension is a major issue, a study in Chhattisgarh trained 38,000 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) to measure blood pressure and provide related advice. The training's effectiveness was tested with two groups of CHWs from rural and urban areas. Results showed that most CHWs performed well in both skills and knowledge tests. Rural CHWs averaged a … [Read more...] about Assessing the knowledge and skill of ASHA community health workers in blood pressure measurement and primary care of hypertension