In this prospective study, researchers sought to determine the efficacy of a CHW-led initiative to improve antenatal care in Uganda. Nearly 500 pregnant women aged 15 to 49 were enrolled in the study, and 243 CHWs from three communities near Lake Victoria were recruited. During home visits, CHWs provided counseling, measured blood pressure, and provided HIV and anemia testing. … [Read more...] about Improving access to maternal health services among rural hard-to-reach fishing communities in Uganda, the role of community health workers
Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district
In this study, researchers investigated the impact of culturally appropriate maternal and newborn health-related educational videos on maternal knowledge among pregnant women and female CHVs in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 101 pregnant women and 39 FCHVs from four communities in rural Nepal. Study participants were shown four educational films related to antenatal care, … [Read more...] about Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district
Commentary on “Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomised control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia,” by James Wintrup
In this commentary article, authors discuss the history of CHW policy in Zambia, where community health assistants and community health workers serve in distinct and separate roles. Additionally, authors address criticism of a previously published randomized control trial (RCT) which investigated the effect of job advertisement posters on the Zambian CHW workforce. Through this … [Read more...] about Commentary on “Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomised control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia,” by James Wintrup
Community Capacity Building for HIV and Addiction Service Integration: An Intervention Trial in Vietnam
This study describes an intervention trial conducted to improve HIV and addiction-related knowledge and skills among CHWs. Researchers recruited 120 CHWs from four provinces in Vietnam. During the study, CHWs in the treatment group attended both virtual and in-person training sessions, while CHWs in the control group attended a one-time lecture. Surveys were conducted at … [Read more...] about Community Capacity Building for HIV and Addiction Service Integration: An Intervention Trial in Vietnam
Multimorbidity and health care of community health workers in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2019: a cross-sectional study
In this cross-sectional study, authors assessed the health conditions and lifestyle habits of CHWs in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Researchers conducted interviews and clinical evaluations of 262 CHWs. Following evaluations, researchers found that study participants had high rates of chronic conditions, such as pre-diabetes, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. … [Read more...] about Multimorbidity and health care of community health workers in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2019: a cross-sectional study