This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) in rural South Africa deliver care that focuses on people’s needs. It found that trust, legitimacy, and motivation are key to helping CHWs connect with communities and coordinate services. These work best when CHWs have proper supervision, are part of the formal health system, and collaborate with other sectors. However, … [Read more...] about A realist perspective on optimizing community health workers’ roles and functions to deliver integrated people-centred care
Pandemic Communities of Fate and Care Penalties Among Community Outreach Workers in California’s Central Valley
This study looked at the experiences of 43 community outreach workers supporting immigrant communities in California during COVID-19. While their work was praised as essential, it was still underpaid and undervalued. The pandemic brought these workers closer together, but it also highlighted inequalities tied to gender, race, and legal status. In the end, their important role … [Read more...] about Pandemic Communities of Fate and Care Penalties Among Community Outreach Workers in California’s Central Valley
The role of non-medical providers in increasing access to cervical screening: a scoping review
This review looked at how non-medical providers, like community health workers, nurses, and midwives, can help increase cervical cancer screening, especially for women who are rarely or never screened. It analyzed 35 studies from different parts of the world. These providers helped by educating communities, encouraging participation, supporting self-sampling, and guiding women … [Read more...] about The role of non-medical providers in increasing access to cervical screening: a scoping review
Home-Based Care for Hypertension in Rural South Africa
This study tested home-based care for people with high blood pressure in South Africa. Adults were split into three groups: standard clinic care, home care with CHW visits and remote nurse support, and an enhanced version where blood pressure readings were sent automatically. After six months, both home care groups had much lower blood pressure and better control rates than the … [Read more...] about Home-Based Care for Hypertension in Rural South Africa
Community Health Worker Roles in Intervention Delivery: A Scoping Review of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Trials in the United States
This review looked at 24 studies in the US on how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help prevent heart disease and stroke. CHWs played a key role by educating communities, coaching people on healthy habits, and supporting medication use, especially in underserved areas. Most studies focused on heart disease, with few addressing stroke prevention. CHWs also helped with data … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Roles in Intervention Delivery: A Scoping Review of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Trials in the United States