In this study, researchers sought to assess the impact of training on knowledge and skills of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in primary eye care services. Researchers recruited 102 ASHAs from South Delhi, India. Participants received one-day vision screening training and were assessed by researchers for their overall vision screening skill. Using a pre- and … [Read more...] about A study to assess the knowledge and skills of Accredited Social Health Activists and its retention after training in community-based primary eye care
Gaps in Knowledge and Practice in Treating Tobacco Use Among Non-physician Healthcare Professionals and Lay Health Workers in Chicago, Illinois
In this article, authors conducted a needs assessment for lay health workers and non-physician medical professionals to assess existing gaps in tobacco cessation practices and knowledge. A 46-item needs assessment was developed and distributed to 58 respondents in and around Chicago, Illinois, United States. Researchers found a lack of knowledge about tobacco use and cessation … [Read more...] about Gaps in Knowledge and Practice in Treating Tobacco Use Among Non-physician Healthcare Professionals and Lay Health Workers in Chicago, Illinois
Improving access to maternal health services among rural hard-to-reach fishing communities in Uganda, the role of community health workers
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