In rural Uganda, many people living with HIV (PLWH) struggle to stay in care. Traditional healers (TH) are often the first point of contact for healthcare. This study adapted a program to train TH in supporting PLWH who have stopped treatment. The adapted program successfully helped PLWH return to care and adhere to treatment. TH provided psychosocial support and acted as a … [Read more...] about Adaption and pilot testing of a lay HIV supporter program for traditional healers a mixed methods study in rural Uganda
Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda
In Uganda, cognitive impairment in older adults often goes undiagnosed due to limited resources and trained personnel. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using Community Health Workers (CHWs) to screen and refer older adults with cognitive impairment in Wakiso district. CHWs received training and used a screening tool to identify cognitive impairment. Results showed … [Read more...] about Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda
Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance
This study investigated the impact of a home visiting program called Strong Beginnings, which involved community health workers collaborating with nurses and social workers, on birth outcomes and maternal care for Medicaid-insured individuals. The analysis included over 125,000 mother-infant pairs. Results showed that participation in Strong Beginnings was linked to lower rates … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance
Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia
The BRCCH-EDCTP COVID-19 Initiative in Lesotho and Zambia explored community-based COVID-19 screening and testing strategies. In Lesotho, village health workers visited homes to screen for symptoms and offer testing, while in Zambia, community hubs provided testing to walk-in visitors. Both approaches successfully identified SARS-CoV-2 cases, with higher positivity rates among … [Read more...] about Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia
The role of community health workers in primary healthcare in the WHO-EU region a scoping review
This scoping review explores the involvement of community health workers (CHWs) in primary healthcare across WHO-EU countries since 2001, focusing on their roles, training, recruitment, and remuneration. It includes 40 studies from eight countries, revealing variability in CHW involvement, terminology, and strategies. CHWs are typically recruited from within communities, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in primary healthcare in the WHO-EU region a scoping review