In this longitudinal study, researchers assessed the effectiveness of four CHW interventions and their impact on CHW knowledge, job satisfaction, and household coverage. The four interventions were refresher training, provision of a bicycle, supportive supervision, and financial incentives. Researchers recruited nearly 1,300 CHWs from four districts in Kenya. After a year-long … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of four interventions in improving community health workers’ performance in western Kenya: a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences study using a longitudinal data
Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
This review sought to examine the extent to which mobile health, in the form of smart devices, may enhance the delivery of public health messages in CHW-client interactions. A structured search of the PubMed and LILACS databases was conducted using subject heading terms in four categories: (i) technology user, (ii) technology device, (iii) use of technology, and (iv) outcome. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
Observational Analysis of a Generalized, Health Plan-led Community Health Worker Intervention in Medicaid
The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of a generalized (i.e., not disease-specific) health plan-led CHW program on overall healthcare use and spending. Retrospective cohort study data was utilized from adult members who received the CHW intervention and compared with data from those who were identified for participation but could not be reached. The outcome … [Read more...] about Observational Analysis of a Generalized, Health Plan-led Community Health Worker Intervention in Medicaid
Supporting community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods pilot study
The aim of this study was to examine how the COVID-19 Project ECHO program may have influenced the mental health of CHWs from South Texas, USA. Project ECHO was designed around case-based learning and mentorship to provide support to CHWs and help them gain expertise to provide services to their communities. A mixed methods pilot study was conducted with fifteen CHWs who … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods pilot study
A comparative assessment of the community frontline health workers for their knowledge and practices of malaria diagnosis and treatment in three contiguous districts Mandla, Balaghat, and Dindori of Madhya Pradesh, India
A cross sectional study was conducted in 2021 to evaluate the impact of training on malaria-related knowledge and practices of ASHAs in Mandla and two other adjoining districts (Balaghat and Dindori) in India. A structured questionnaire was administered to ASHAs to measure their knowledge and practices related to malaria etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Results … [Read more...] about A comparative assessment of the community frontline health workers for their knowledge and practices of malaria diagnosis and treatment in three contiguous districts Mandla, Balaghat, and Dindori of Madhya Pradesh, India