Neonatal mortality in rural areas can be reduced through home-based newborn care. Reeta Rasaily and colleagues examined the effectiveness of Shishu Rakshak (SR) and Anganwadi Workers (AWW) in India at reducing neonatal and infant mortality rates. Results indicated that risk of neonatal, early neonatal, young infant, and infant mortality decreased among SR care recipients … [Read more...] about Effect of home-based newborn care on neonatal and infant mortality: a cluster randomised trial in India
Evaluation of a novel community-based COVID-19 ‘Test-to-Care’ model for low-income populations
Andrew Kerkhoff and colleagues developed a “Test-to-Care” model to improve the ability of vulnerable populations to isolate and quarantine following a COVID-19 diagnosis. This model includes CHW-led education about COVID-19 and available community resources, ways to receive home deliveries to facilitate safe isolation, and long-term social support. The researchers evaluated the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a novel community-based COVID-19 ‘Test-to-Care’ model for low-income populations
Work environment factors and provider performance in health houses: a case study of a developing country
The way in which health facilities are built impacts the ability of CHWs to perform their roles as intended. Hasan Yusefzadeh and Bahram Nabilou evaluated characteristics of physical work environment factors in Urmia, Iran to understand their impacts on CHW performance. Technical and office equipment layout had the greatest impacts on CHW performance. … [Read more...] about Work environment factors and provider performance in health houses: a case study of a developing country
Planetary health and the role of community health workers
CHWs can play a significant role in mitigating the impacts of biodiversity loss, climate change, and global noncommunicable diseases on health by providing culturally-relevant education and behavioral interventions. Manas Behera and colleagues performed a review of the literature to understand how CHWs impact these factors on a global scale. The researchers identified four … [Read more...] about Planetary health and the role of community health workers
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Decentralization in Vietnam
Commune health centers were inaugurated in 2015 in Vietnam to provide methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for people experiencing both HIV and substance use disorders (SUDs). Diep Bich Nguyen evaluated challenges to provision of care experienced by CHWs working in commune health centers. Challenges often occurred as a result of stigmatization toward people with SUDs and a … [Read more...] about Methadone Maintenance Treatment Decentralization in Vietnam