This WHO guideline explains how to better support and use community health workers to strengthen health systems and improve access to care. It highlights that health worker shortages and uneven support for CHWs are major challenges, and that well-planned programs can help address these gaps. The guide stresses the need to understand community needs, properly train and support … [Read more...] about WHO guideline on health policy and system support to optimize community health worker programmes
Integrating community health workers into health systems: a step-by-step policy implementation guide
This guide explains how to bring community health workers into the health system in a clear and organized way. It walks decision-makers through key steps like understanding the current situation, involving the right people, setting goals, planning how to manage and fund the program, designing it to work in different situations, and tracking progress. The aim is to help … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into health systems: a step-by-step policy implementation guide
Enhancing Participation in Alzheimer’s Research: A Comparative Study of Community Health Worker -Led and Digital Recruitment Strategies in Hispanic/Latino Communities
This study compared digital recruitment and community health worker-led recruitment for a health survey among Hispanic/Latino participants. It found that community health workers were better at reaching people with lower education levels and those who might otherwise be left out, although these participants had less knowledge about memory disorders. The study shows that using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Participation in Alzheimer’s Research: A Comparative Study of Community Health Worker -Led and Digital Recruitment Strategies in Hispanic/Latino Communities
Domestic and urban violence faced by community health workers: a multidimensional analysis in vulnerable territories in northeastern Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
This study looked at how male and female community health workers in Brazil experience and notice different types of violence. It found that men were more likely to report and experience violence in public spaces, while women were more aware of domestic and sexual violence. These differences show that gender shapes how violence is seen and experienced. The study highlights the … [Read more...] about Domestic and urban violence faced by community health workers: a multidimensional analysis in vulnerable territories in northeastern Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how people in a remote island community in Puerto Rico feel about using telehealth together with community health workers to manage chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. People trusted community health workers and valued their support, while telehealth was seen as helpful in reducing travel and improving access to care. However, there were … [Read more...] about Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study