This study explores the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) by Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve HIV outcomes in a rural Ugandan fishing community. Through in-depth interviews, CHWs and clients described positive experiences with MI-informed counseling, highlighting specific MI strategies and collaborative, non-judgmental relationships. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Motivational interviewing experiences from a community health worker-led HIV prevention and care intervention in rural Uganda: a qualitative study
Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing
The study investigated the validity of using smartphones and noise-attenuating ear cups (in-situ) to conduct hearing tests in the community, potentially allowing less trained individuals like community health workers (CHWs) to fit hearing aids. Four experiments were conducted to assess the method's accuracy and reliability. Results showed that smartphone-facilitated in-situ … [Read more...] about Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing
Reducing the equity gap in under-5 mortality through an innovative community health program in Ethiopia an implementation research study
Ethiopia implemented a national health program called the Health Extension Program (HEP) to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas, using health extension workers (HEWs). This study examines how Ethiopia utilized the HEP to introduce evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to reduce under-5 mortality (U5M) and address health disparities. Through a mix of research … [Read more...] about Reducing the equity gap in under-5 mortality through an innovative community health program in Ethiopia an implementation research study
The use and potential impact of digital health tools at the community level: results from a multi-country survey of community health workers
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery, especially in low-resource settings. This study explores the perspectives of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on using digital health tools in their work across 28 countries. It found that CHWs are already using digital devices and believe in their potential impact. Training in digital tools increases … [Read more...] about The use and potential impact of digital health tools at the community level: results from a multi-country survey of community health workers
Association of maternal, obstetric, fetal, and neonatal mortality outcomes with Lady Health Worker coverage from a cross-sectional survey of >10,000 households in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
In Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, a cross-sectional survey of over 10,000 households highlighted alarming rates of maternal, perinatal, and neonatal mortality. The maternal mortality ratio was 225 deaths per 100,000 live births, with stillbirth and perinatal mortality rates at 41.4 and 53.0 per 1,000 births respectively. Lady Health Worker (LHW) home visits were associated with … [Read more...] about Association of maternal, obstetric, fetal, and neonatal mortality outcomes with Lady Health Worker coverage from a cross-sectional survey of >10,000 households in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan