This article explores the concept of peer support in healthcare, highlighting its growing importance in bridging communities with formal healthcare systems. It presents a conceptual map based on a 3-year knowledge synthesis project, offering six key questions to navigate various peer support approaches. These questions help identify peers' roles, pathways, and settings of … [Read more...] about Engaging with peers to integrate community care: Knowledge synthesis and conceptual map
Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers (CHWs) in Montes Claros, Brazil. Of the 675 CHWs surveyed, 25.8% showed inadequate work ability. Factors such as longer service length, poor health status, depressive symptoms, and voice disorders were associated with this outcome. The … [Read more...] about Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
Optimizing delivery strategies for 3HP TB preventive treatment in Tanzania: A qualitative study on acceptability of family approach in HIV care and treatment centers
Before Tanzania implemented a 12-dose TB preventive treatment regimen, this study explored a family-based approach involving support from family members, SMS reminders, and health education sessions. Interviews and focus groups with people living with HIV (PLHIV), treatment supporters (TS), and community health workers (CHWs) revealed positive attitudes towards the approach. … [Read more...] about Optimizing delivery strategies for 3HP TB preventive treatment in Tanzania: A qualitative study on acceptability of family approach in HIV care and treatment centers
Empowering Community Health Worker to Reduce Stunting Among Toddlers Systematic Review
This systematic review examines the impact of empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) on reducing stunting in toddlers. Seven articles were found, indicating that the CHW approach influences stunting reduction. Although not statistically significant, CHW home visit interventions show positive effects on Height for Ages z Score (HAZs) and stunting reduction. Overall, … [Read more...] about Empowering Community Health Worker to Reduce Stunting Among Toddlers Systematic Review
Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
This study assessed the impact of using THINKMD's digital clinical decision support (CDS) platform on community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. Results showed a significant increase in CHWs' ability to capture key IMCI clinical data points after implementing the CDS platform. Usability and feasibility … [Read more...] about Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform