This retrospective cohort study compares Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) and basic health staff (BHS) in the detection and treatment of malaria. The researchers find that VHVs are more accessible to mothers and children. … [Read more...] about Are village health volunteers as good as basic health staffs in providing malaria care? A country wide analysis from Myanmar, 2015
Psychological treatments delivered by community health workers in low-resource government health systems: effectiveness of group interpersonal psychotherapy for caregivers of children affected by nodding syndrome in Uganda
In this study, a non-randomized trial design is used to assess the effectiveness of a group interpersonal psychotherapy intervention, delivered by CHWs, in the reduction of depression amongst caregivers of children with nodding syndrome. … [Read more...] about Psychological treatments delivered by community health workers in low-resource government health systems: effectiveness of group interpersonal psychotherapy for caregivers of children affected by nodding syndrome in Uganda
Skin Cancer: Photoprotection Strategies and Solar Photoexposition in Community Health Agents
In this literature review, the authors attempt to establish a set of strategies to reduce skin cancer risk by decreasing sun exposure in community health workers who spend long hours outside traveling to patients. … [Read more...] about Skin Cancer: Photoprotection Strategies and Solar Photoexposition in Community Health Agents
Work of community health agents in the Family Health Strategy: meta-synthesis
The findings presented in this article assess the perception of Community Health Agents (CHAs) in Brazil about their work. … [Read more...] about Work of community health agents in the Family Health Strategy: meta-synthesis
The Profile and Work Process of Community Health Agents / Profile and the Working Process of Community Health Agents
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to describe the typical profile and work processes of Community Health Agents (CHA) in Brazil. … [Read more...] about The Profile and Work Process of Community Health Agents / Profile and the Working Process of Community Health Agents
