In South Africa, HIV testing rates among men are lower than for women and fall short of national targets. This study evaluated a strategy where community health workers (CHWs) distributed HIV self-screening (HIVSS) kits and provided follow-up support to men in Johannesburg who hadn't been tested in the past 12 months. Follow-up was either personal support (PS) or automated SMS. … [Read more...] about Results of the Sukuma Ndoda (“Stand up, Man”) HIV Self-Screening and Assisted Linkage to Care Project in Johannesburg: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Evaluation
A systematic review and narrative synthesis of health literacy interventions among Spanish speaking populations in the United States
This systematic review explores health literacy interventions for Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S., who face barriers in a predominantly English-language healthcare system and have higher rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. The review included 62 studies from various community and clinical settings. Most interventions involved in-person or … [Read more...] about A systematic review and narrative synthesis of health literacy interventions among Spanish speaking populations in the United States
Documenting Community Health Worker Compensation Schemes and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Seven sub-Saharan African Countries: A Qualitative Study
This study examines the effectiveness of financial compensation schemes for community health workers (CHWs) in seven sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Niger, and Zambia. The study found that compensation is seen as effective when payments are regular, consistent, and sufficient. CHW schemes linked to government payrolls were generally … [Read more...] about Documenting Community Health Worker Compensation Schemes and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Seven sub-Saharan African Countries: A Qualitative Study
‘First of all, I need training’: a qualitative study evaluating the Fiji community health worker training program
This study evaluates the training of community health workers (CHWs) in Fiji, aiming to improve their effectiveness in healthcare delivery. Despite well-established training policies, challenges like inconsistent training for new recruits and resource limitations persist. There's a need for restructuring and standardizing both initial and ongoing training, especially in … [Read more...] about ‘First of all, I need training’: a qualitative study evaluating the Fiji community health worker training program
The impact of rural alimentation on the motivation and retention of Aboriginal community health workers in Jharkhand, India
This study explores how rural food habits influence the motivation and retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Jharkhand, India. Using qualitative methods including interviews, it found that CHWs are motivated by access to traditional foods, sustainable farming practices, and a connection to nature. Traditional food preparation methods and communal eating … [Read more...] about The impact of rural alimentation on the motivation and retention of Aboriginal community health workers in Jharkhand, India