This community-based, cluster-randomised controlled trial in Nepal had female community health volunteers provide home counseling and blood pressure monitoring. The intervention resulted in a reduction of blood pressure for participants with hypertension and helps age-related blood pressure increases in adults. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention led by female community health volunteers versus usual care in blood pressure reduction (COBIN): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial
Community health workers for blood pressure control in Nepal
This cluster-randomised study used an intervention group of female community health volunteers to reduce blood pressure. The authors saw no significant changes in lifestyle factors, though use of antihypertensive medicine and exercise increased, while salt intake decreased. … [Read more...] about Community health workers for blood pressure control in Nepal
Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation
A new quality improvement program to increase the knowledge and skills of community health on an American Indian Reservation related to diabetes was tested. The authors found that the program improved knowledge and management of diabetes. … [Read more...] about Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation
Work of community health agents in the Family Health Strategy: meta-synthesis
This review looks at the perception of Brazilian community health agents about their work and outlines the difficulties and positive aspects in their daily work. … [Read more...] about Work of community health agents in the Family Health Strategy: meta-synthesis
Leadership and Task Shifting to Address the Challenges of Antimicrobial Resistance in South Africa
This article examines using community health workers to address the challenges of antimicrobial resistance in South Africa in terms of leadership and task shifting. … [Read more...] about Leadership and Task Shifting to Address the Challenges of Antimicrobial Resistance in South Africa