Migrant farm workers face significant health disparities, yet the CHWs that serve them are often faced with limited access to health research, education, and training. Through focus group discussions with CHWs, the researchers of this study compiled a resource list of educational materials for farmworker health and videos to increase CHWs’ skills in finding health information … [Read more...] about Creating information resources and trainings for farmworker-serving community health workers
Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
CHW interventions have been associated with improved birth outcomes. Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explore the relationship between birth outcomes and patient health knowledge and attitudes. The review suggests that CHW interventions have increased antenatal care utilization, enhanced knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, and contributed to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
In this mixed-methods study, researchers in The Gambia set out to assess reductions in malaria prevalence within communities where village health workers (VHWs) are present. VHWs administered antimalarial drugs to acutely ill individuals and their close contacts. The study concludes that VHWs have the capacity to treat and reduce negative malaria-related outcomes, while … [Read more...] about Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework
The authors of this study apply the Silences Framework to assess under-researched experiences of healthcare workers faced with patriarchal norms and unequal power dynamics. Drawing upon personal and professional experiences, they identify major challenges faced by CHWs including workload burden, established religious and cultural practices, and gender-related barriers to … [Read more...] about Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework
A comparative study of adult and adolescent maternal care continuum following community-oriented interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia
The authors of this article explore the effectiveness of CHWs executing health promotion and social accountability interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia. Using a control group for comparison, researchers sought to determine differences in care-seeking behaviors, skilled birth attendance, and post-natal care among pregnant adolescents and young adults. The … [Read more...] about A comparative study of adult and adolescent maternal care continuum following community-oriented interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia