Community health workers (CHWs) are becoming vital members of the healthcare team. In Ohio, their numbers grew from 850 to over 1,200 between 2018 and 2022, with many working in community organizations, health departments, hospitals, and clinics. This growth is linked to various training programs, including certification options through the Ohio Board of Nursing. CHWs help … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers as a Part of the Health Care Team
Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
This study tested whether proactive home visits by trained community health workers (CHWs) could improve child survival in rural Mali. Over three years, nearly 32,000 children were enrolled in a trial comparing two groups: one receiving regular home visits from CHWs and the other receiving care at a fixed location. Both groups benefited from improved health services and … [Read more...] about Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
Determinants of Effective Child Immunization Delivery: A Study of Community Health Units in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
This study examined how accountability systems and human resource practices affect the effectiveness of Community Health Units (CHUs) in delivering child immunization services in Nairobi's urban informal settlements. Data from 354 Community Health Workers showed that clear accountability and proper human resource practices significantly improved CHU performance. The findings … [Read more...] about Determinants of Effective Child Immunization Delivery: A Study of Community Health Units in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin
A study conducted in Mahenge, Tanzania, aimed to assess the prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy after 25 years of ivermectin treatment. Community health workers (CHWs) played a key role by conducting door-to-door household surveys, screening individuals for epilepsy, and helping with onchocerciasis testing. The study found that 11.8% of children tested positive for … [Read more...] about Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin
Utilizing Perinatal Patient Navigation to Address Self-Identified Social Determinants of Health in Pregnancy
Maternal health issues, particularly among non-Hispanic Black women, remain a challenge in the U.S. despite medical advancements. Disparities stem from various factors, including community, hospital, provider, and patient influences. Community-based care navigation, using patient navigators and community health workers, has been effective in improving maternal healthcare by … [Read more...] about Utilizing Perinatal Patient Navigation to Address Self-Identified Social Determinants of Health in Pregnancy