Community engagement is vital for public health efforts but often under-studied in disease elimination programs. This report highlights lessons from a malaria outbreak response in Los Tres Brazos, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from 2015-2016. During this period, 233 malaria cases were reported, a significant increase from the previous two years. Initially, the national … [Read more...] about Malaria outbreak response in urban Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: lessons learned for community engagement
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS’ TARGETING OF WOMEN FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION HOME VISITS IN RURAL TANZANIA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY
Community health workers (CHWs) provide education and health information to families. In large geographic areas, CHWs often need to decide which households to visit, but the factors influencing these decisions are not well understood. This study examined how CHWs in rural Tanzania decide which households to visit and assessed the coverage of these visits. This cross-sectional … [Read more...] about COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS’ TARGETING OF WOMEN FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION HOME VISITS IN RURAL TANZANIA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY
Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module
This study aimed to educate Community Health Workers (CHWs) in India on early oral cancer detection to reduce the disease burden. A total of 178 participants were divided into two groups: one focused on screening and prevention, and the other on advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled tools, and patient care for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. Pre- and post-training assessments … [Read more...] about Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module
ACCEPTANCE OF m-HEALTH AND ITS COMPLEXITY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
This study examined the factors influencing mobile health (mHealth) adoption among 308 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Peshawar, including Lady Health Workers, Community Midwives, Lady Health Visitors, and Family Welfare Workers. Using SPSS for data analysis, the study found that most CHWs viewed mobile phones as beneficial for communication, diagnostics, treatment support, … [Read more...] about ACCEPTANCE OF m-HEALTH AND ITS COMPLEXITY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges
This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged in business more likely to participate … [Read more...] about Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges