This study looked at whether training community health volunteers in Nepal could help them better support people with diabetes. After the training, the volunteers had better knowledge and felt more confident in helping patients manage their condition, and trust from the community also improved. However, challenges like low incentives remained. The study shows that even short … [Read more...] about Female community health volunteers’ knowledge and confidence in providing community-based diabetes self-management support in Nepal: A biphasic mixed method evaluation
Residents’ perspectives on a community health worker-delivered household air pollution prevention programme pilot in Eldoret, Kenya: a qualitative evaluation
This study looked at a program in Kenya where community health workers taught households about the dangers of indoor air pollution and how to reduce it. People said the program helped them better understand the risks and take simple steps like improving ventilation, and some were able to switch to cleaner cooking fuels. However, cost remained a major barrier. Overall, the … [Read more...] about Residents’ perspectives on a community health worker-delivered household air pollution prevention programme pilot in Eldoret, Kenya: a qualitative evaluation
The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review
This study reviewed research on how community health workers help people quit tobacco in the United States. It found that these programs often lead to better quitting outcomes, especially among underserved groups, because CHWs build trust, provide ongoing support, connect people to treatment, and address everyday challenges that affect health. The study suggests expanding these … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review
Engagement of community health workers for the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission: Experience from Morogoro, Tanzania
This study looked at how community health workers are involved in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Tanzania. It found that the process of selecting and training these workers is not well organized, with different groups using different methods, leading to confusion and gaps. Training is often short and support is limited, which affects how well they can do … [Read more...] about Engagement of community health workers for the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission: Experience from Morogoro, Tanzania
Enhancing Extreme Weather Preparedness Through Community Health Workers
Climate change is already harming people’s health, especially in poorer and vulnerable communities, and these impacts are expected to get worse. Community health workers (CHWs), who are trusted and closely connected to their communities, are well placed to help people prepare for and cope with these challenges by sharing clear information, supporting individuals with health … [Read more...] about Enhancing Extreme Weather Preparedness Through Community Health Workers