In rural Rwanda, community health workers were trained using The Vicious Worm education software to increase knowledge about Taenia solium infections. A study with 207 participants found that baseline knowledge about cysticercosis was low. However, after training, knowledge significantly improved and was maintained four weeks later. Despite challenges like digital illiteracy … [Read more...] about The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda
Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
Two educational workshops in Spanish were conducted for 81 Hispanic/Latino community health workers in the Chicagoland area to increase their knowledge of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Pre/post-surveys showed a significant improvement in their understanding of PD causes, symptoms, treatment, and available resources. Educating community health workers in their native language can … [Read more...] about Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
Changing Roles: Promoting Cognitive Health in Hispanic Families Through the Community Health Clubs Model
Community Health Clubs (CHCs) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley aimed to enhance caregivers' understanding of neurocognitive conditions through a 10-week curriculum. Led by trained promotoras, sessions covered disorders like ADHD, ASD, Dementia, and Alzheimer's, along with caregiving skills and available resources. Pre/post-surveys and focus groups showed significant knowledge … [Read more...] about Changing Roles: Promoting Cognitive Health in Hispanic Families Through the Community Health Clubs Model
An anthropological history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change
This study traces the 35-year history of Nepal's Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). Through document analysis, it reveals ongoing issues like gender roles, workload, and pay. Initially, FCHVs were male, but the program shifted to all-female volunteers due to maternal and child health goals. Despite their crucial role, FCHVs face challenges like low pay and increasing … [Read more...] about An anthropological history of Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change
Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker-serving community health workers
This paper explores the learning processes and preferences of community health workers (CHWs) serving farmworkers in the USA. Interviews with 17 CHWs revealed a preference for visual and hands-on learning styles. Understanding these preferences can help create more effective learning materials for CHWs, benefiting public health efforts. … [Read more...] about Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker-serving community health workers