In this systematic review, authors review perceived barriers and enablers of community health worker engagement in addressing maternal and child health (MCH). Researchers identified 1561 articles from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Authors identified four different levels of determinants for effective CHW MCH programs: individual, … [Read more...] about Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations
In this commentary, authors draw on their experience with the development, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker interventions at Sinai Urban Health Institute in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Authors argue that effective CHW integration is hindered by various barriers, including recruitment, training and support, supportive and knowledgeable supervision, … [Read more...] about Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations
Capacity Building of “Accredited Social Health Activist” under Rural Health Training Center Regarding Mental Health: An Interventional Study
This intervention study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a mental health education program on knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of ASHAs in Western India during 2016 and 2017. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to assess KAP regarding mental health in the intervention and control groups. In addition, an educational program was imparted in two … [Read more...] about Capacity Building of “Accredited Social Health Activist” under Rural Health Training Center Regarding Mental Health: An Interventional Study
Using Health Navigators to Connect At-Risk Clients to Community Resources
The purpose of this paper was to review the effectiveness of the Wellness Center at the Historic General Hospital in East Los Angeles in utilizing CHWs as a link to connect low-income clients with required health resources and services. The Wellness Center employs CHWs, referred to as Health Navigators, who are trained to connect low-income clients to resources including, but … [Read more...] about Using Health Navigators to Connect At-Risk Clients to Community Resources
Trust Dynamics of Community Health Workers in Frontier Food Banks and Pantries: a Qualitative Study
The aim of this paper was to better understand strategies that CHWs use to build trust with participants of health screenings in frontier Idaho, USA. In-person, semi-structured interviews were conducted with CHWs and coordinators of food distribution sites (FDS) where CHWs hosted health screenings. The interview guides utilized were designed to assess facilitators and barriers … [Read more...] about Trust Dynamics of Community Health Workers in Frontier Food Banks and Pantries: a Qualitative Study