This study sought to describe the spatial distribution of CHWs in relation to the geographic prevalence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in South Africa. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing secondary data for geospatial analysis. Overall, results demonstrated shortages and misallocations of CHWs across South African districts, including no … [Read more...] about Geo-analysis: the distribution of community health workers in relation to the HIV prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
Evaluating the implementation of home delivery of medication by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: a convergent mixed methods study
In this mixed methods study, researchers sought to evaluate a medication home delivery service implemented by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted from April 2020 to October 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. Using the Metro Health Services, or MHS, a program that serves 80 percent of the uninsured population in Cape Town, researchers … [Read more...] about Evaluating the implementation of home delivery of medication by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: a convergent mixed methods study
Economic analysis of ASHA-soft programme (online payment and monitoring system) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
In this article, authors sought to analyze the performance and economic outcomes of the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) program in India. Authors conducted an economic analysis of ASHA-Soft, a program implemented in Jodhpur, Rajasthan that provides direct, online payments to ASHAs. In their analysis, researchers examined data from 2015 to 2020, and considered … [Read more...] about Economic analysis of ASHA-soft programme (online payment and monitoring system) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes
In this randomized control trial, authors designed and implemented a diabetes and healthy lifestyle program among Korean-Americans in New York City, United States. Participants were identified and recruited from community centers, faith-based organizations, and cultural events in Queen, a New York City borough. In total, 302 participants consented and enrolled, with 153 … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes
A mixed methods study to inform and evaluate a longitudinal nurse practitioner/community health worker intervention to address social determinants of health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease self-management
In this mixed-methods study, researchers created and evaluated a CHW- and nurse practitioner-led intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Along with hospital physicians, healthcare leaders, and other stakeholders, researchers reviewed 2018 COPD admissions records at Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts, United States. After review, stakeholders … [Read more...] about A mixed methods study to inform and evaluate a longitudinal nurse practitioner/community health worker intervention to address social determinants of health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease self-management