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
Social representations of community health agents about prostate cancer
Using a questionnaire and semi-structured interview, this paper investigates the social representations of community health workers about prostrate cancer. … [Read more...] about Social representations of community health agents about prostate cancer