This study sought to systematically explore the current functioning and sustainability of Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) in the primary healthcare system (PHC) of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. To do so, a literature review was conducted, and supplemented with direct engagements with AHWs and their supervisors at participating services, with conversations guided by the … [Read more...] about “We’re on the ground, we know what needs to be done”: Exploring the role of Aboriginal Health Workers in primary health care
The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health … [Read more...] about The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: CHW/P Training Programs
The purpose of this article was to describe Community Health Worker/Promoter education and training programs in California, including details about program location(s), delivery mode, length, and other characteristics. Programs were identified through established connections from previous projects and by searching the web. Key findings pertained to flaws of CHW/P training … [Read more...] about Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: CHW/P Training Programs
Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
This study sought to analyze the relationships between adverse working conditions and dimensions of localized violence on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among CHWs in Brazil. Information was collected with a self-report questionnaire containing items such as sociodemographic data, work-related violence, and mental health care. The results showed that the work … [Read more...] about Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
Do health service contacts with community health workers influence the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria
The goal of this study was to examine the extent to which health service contacts with CHWs are associated with the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities of Nigeria. The study analyzed a sample of rural women, and the main outcome of focus was the intention to use modern contraceptives. The results demonstrated that health service contacts … [Read more...] about Do health service contacts with community health workers influence the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria