The cohealth Health Concierge program operated in Melbourne, Australia from July 2020 to June 2022, aiming to support culturally diverse residents of high-rise public housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through peer-to-peer interactions, Concierges promoted COVID-safe behaviors, facilitated access to health services, and shared information. The program reached many residents … [Read more...] about Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa
This qualitative study conducted in Soweto, South Africa, explored the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of young women enrolled in the Bukhali intervention, delivered by community health workers (CHWs). Factors influencing these experiences included feelings about pregnancy, motherhood responsibilities, health challenges, social support, and socioeconomic pressures. The … [Read more...] about The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa
Motivational interviewing experiences from a community health worker-led HIV prevention and care intervention in rural Uganda: a qualitative study
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