The goal of this study was to assess the contribution of CHWs to postpartum women’s attendance at health facilities in Burkina Faso. Data was collected through project document reviews and individual semi-structured interviews with CHWs. Results showed that the number of women who came to postpartum care had increased since the implementation of project activities, indicating … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ involvement in mother-child care during the 1st year after birth, in Kaya health district, Burkina Faso: A contribution analysis
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Post-intervention acceptability of multicomponent intervention for management of hypertension in rural Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka- a qualitative study
The goal of this paper was to assess the acceptability of the multicomponent intervention, COBRA-BPS, among key stakeholders. COBRA-BPS (Control of Blood Pressure and Risk Attenuation-Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) is a CHW-led hypertension management program that has demonstrated effectiveness in rural communities in South Asia. Interviews were conducted with CHWs, … [Read more...] about Post-intervention acceptability of multicomponent intervention for management of hypertension in rural Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka- a qualitative study
Evaluating the impact of community health worker certification in Massachusetts: Design, methods, and anticipated results of the Massachusetts community health worker workforce survey
The objective of this paper was to assess a key component of the CHW certification evaluation in Massachusetts, known as the CHW Workforce Survey. The CHW Workforce Survey is a 5-year culmination of efforts to evaluate the impact of CHW certification in Massachusetts. Interviews were conducted with CHWs and CHW employers to validate and refine the survey. Input from state and … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of community health worker certification in Massachusetts: Design, methods, and anticipated results of the Massachusetts community health worker workforce survey
Community health worker insights on promoting research engagement with diverse populations
This qualitative study sought to understand the unique perspectives of frontline CHWs to identify actionable barriers and facilitators that may impact representation of diverse groups in health research. Focus groups were conducted with CHWs and revealed the following five main themes: barriers/risks to research participation, facilitation of research, CHW roles, … [Read more...] about Community health worker insights on promoting research engagement with diverse populations