This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help build stronger partnerships between health, public health, and social service organizations by involving communities in decision-making. CHWs worked as equal members of the research team and helped identify trust, open communication, and strong relationships as the foundation of meaningful community engagement. … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement
Community health volunteers as a frontline platform for antimicrobial resistance mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
This review found that community health volunteers can play an important role in helping reduce antibiotic misuse and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Their work improved community knowledge, reduced unnecessary antibiotic use, and supported better diagnosis and disease prevention. However, limited training, resources, and support remain major … [Read more...] about Community health volunteers as a frontline platform for antimicrobial resistance mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study found that a 12-month program combining community health workers, telehealth, and regular communication with healthcare providers helped low-income adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Participants had better blood sugar and cholesterol levels, received more recommended diabetes checkups, and got help with issues such as medication refills and … [Read more...] about Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
mHealth-supported tuberculosis contact investigation by community health workers in high-burden countries: a scoping review
This review looked at how mobile health tools, such as smartphone apps and digital systems, support community health workers in finding and following up people who may have tuberculosis. Across nine studies, CHWs found these tools useful and practical because they helped with communication, record-keeping, and decision-making. The review also found that good training, reliable … [Read more...] about mHealth-supported tuberculosis contact investigation by community health workers in high-burden countries: a scoping review
The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023
This study examined where community health workers in the United States are employed and how much they are paid. It found that more community health workers are working in healthcare and government, but those employed by social service organizations earn the lowest wages. The study also found that state certification and Medicaid reimbursement have not increased wages, … [Read more...] about The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023