Researchers distributed a questionnaire in rural Cambodia to assess the level of surgical knowledge among physicians, CHWs, and community members. The median scores for surgical symptomatic knowledge was 8 for medical staff, 8 for CHWs, and 8.5 for villagers. The study’s authors concluded that medical staff in rural areas needed to be trained to improve knowledge and double the … [Read more...] about Surgical symptomatic knowledge among medical staff and community health workers in rural Cambodia: a descriptive study for workforce improvement
Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
This paper explored individual, community, and BRAC work-related factors that influenced volunteer Shasthya Shebika (SS) performance. The authors found that age, education, experience, and community recognition positively affected SS performance. However, they also noted challenges with BRAC, particularly in its compensation of SS. The paper concludes by advising BRAC to modify … [Read more...] about Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery for Asthma and Other Selected Chronic Diseases
This study aimed to examine the relationship between CHW certification and CHW outcomes, such as recruitment and retention. It also strived to describe the association between certification and health outcomes for patients with asthma and other chronic illnesses. However, the investigators failed to find much evidence on CHW certification, its relationship with CHW retention, … [Read more...] about Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery for Asthma and Other Selected Chronic Diseases
COVID-19 Crisis Creates Opportunities for Community-Centered Population Health Community Health Workers at the Center
In this paper, the authors outline a two-step state plan to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing CHWs. They envision an evolved healthcare system in which the continued use of CHWs plays a vital role in developing a community-centered healthcare system. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Crisis Creates Opportunities for Community-Centered Population Health Community Health Workers at the Center
Global and Local Community Health Workers as a lifeline for communities facing inequities in the midst of COVID-19 and beyond
This white paper focuses on the importance of CHWs in addressing health inequities and the needs of marginalized populations in the face of COVID-19. The authors offer an historical perspective and emphasize the importance of CHWs multifaceted role in addressing vulnerable populations’ myriad needs. They argue that CHWs have the potential to inspire hope and improve community … [Read more...] about Global and Local Community Health Workers as a lifeline for communities facing inequities in the midst of COVID-19 and beyond