This study sought to identify predictors of successful linkage with a CHW among patients with social needs seen in an outpatient setting. A cross-sectional analysis of social needs was conducted in an urban health system in Bronx, New York, USA between April 2018 and December 2019. Social needs and challenges included: food insecurity, housing quality, housing instability, … [Read more...] about Social Needs Assessment and Linkage to Community Health Workers in a Large Urban Hospital System
Social capital and its role to improve maternal and child health services in Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of women, religious leaders, and CHWs on social capital to improve uptake of MCH services in Northwest Ethiopia. A qualitative study was conducted via in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with key informants. Results uncovered four overarching themes and thirteen sub-themes of social capital factors that improved … [Read more...] about Social capital and its role to improve maternal and child health services in Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study
The impact of community midwives on maternal healthcare utilization
The goal of this study was to estimate the impact of the Community Midwives Program on maternal healthcare utilization in Pakistan. The Community Midwives Program was introduced by the Government of Pakistan to address the high number of maternal deaths. Under the program, women from across the country were trained and deployed as Community Midwives. Results of this study … [Read more...] about The impact of community midwives on maternal healthcare utilization
New Frontiers in Diabetes Care: Quality Improvement Study of a Population Health Team in Rural Critical Access Hospitals
This study sought to determine if an innovative population health program that integrates medical and social care models improves clinical outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes in a resource-constrained, frontier area. A quality improvement cohort study was conducted with patients with diabetes at St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health (SMHCVH), located in Idaho, … [Read more...] about New Frontiers in Diabetes Care: Quality Improvement Study of a Population Health Team in Rural Critical Access Hospitals
Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries