This qualitative cross-sectional study in Kisumu County aimed to explore local cultural beliefs and practices related to Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, and how service providers integrate cultural sensitivity into infection prevention strategies. Key informants from health facilities were interviewed using open-ended questions. Cultural events like weddings and funerals were … [Read more...] about Spatial Determinants of Health and Culture : health promotion project for TB and HIV Co-Infection in Kisumu- Kenya
Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
This study in Eastern Uganda explored the feasibility of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in screening for hypertension (HTN) among adults. Trained VHTs successfully screened 5,215 individuals, revealing a 22.4% prevalence of HTN. Their blood pressure measurements showed high agreement with health professionals. Despite this, only 23.8% of those identified with HTN accepted … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
Development and evaluation of a training program on non-communicable diseases to empower community health workers in rural India
This study developed and tested a 5-day training program for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), female community health workers in India, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a randomized trial in Tehri-Garhwal district, 36 ASHAs participated. The program significantly increased NCD knowledge among ASHAs compared to controls. ASHAs in the intervention group … [Read more...] about Development and evaluation of a training program on non-communicable diseases to empower community health workers in rural India
Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
This article examines the impact of digital health tools on Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through qualitative methods involving union leaders, managers, and health professionals, it identifies both longstanding and new challenges. Traditional issues like bureaucratic burden and work division persist, while new concerns include tool maintenance, … [Read more...] about Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden
In the TIME made simple trial (SIMPLE), this study conducted a secondary analysis focusing on healthcare utilization and factors influencing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among low-income, uninsured Hispanics with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. The study compared outcomes between groups receiving telehealth-supported community health worker (CHW) interventions and standard … [Read more...] about A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden