This study looked at diet quality among Hispanic, Marshallese, and White adults with type 2 diabetes who experience food insecurity in Arkansas. Using dietary recalls collected by community health workers, researchers found that Hispanic participants had the highest diet quality scores, followed by Marshallese, then White participants. The findings suggest that nutrition … [Read more...] about Diet Quality Among Community Members With Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: Comparison Across 3 Racial/Ethnic Groups
Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study
This study tested using mobile health tools to help community health workers in rural Mali screen and treat epilepsy. In 17 villages, workers used a phone app to record patient data and share it with neurologists remotely. Of 64 suspected cases, 61 were confirmed. After six months of treatment, nearly 90% of patients had no seizures in the previous month, and most stayed in … [Read more...] about Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study
Contributions of a community health worker program in improving district health system performance in South Africa, using routine health service variables in a quasi-experimental study design
This study looked at how large-scale community health worker (CHW) programs affect health services in urban South Africa. Over nine years, clinics with strong CHW coverage were compared to those with little or no CHW involvement. Both improved, but clinics with CHWs saw bigger gains in areas like child health, HIV and TB testing, nutrition, and cervical cancer screening. The … [Read more...] about Contributions of a community health worker program in improving district health system performance in South Africa, using routine health service variables in a quasi-experimental study design
Comparative analysis of the use of Community Health Workers while deploying the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) for malaria control in Western Province, Zambia
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) were managed during a malaria trial in Western Zambia from 2021 to 2023. It compared the trial’s approach to best practices, focusing on recruitment, training, supervision, incentives, and community support. The trial did well in training and motivating CHWs but faced challenges with gender balance, involving communities … [Read more...] about Comparative analysis of the use of Community Health Workers while deploying the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) for malaria control in Western Province, Zambia
Resilience, ingenuity, and identity: A multi-level analysis of the Filipino community health worker experience in rural and remote municipalities in the Philippines
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of the Philippines. Through focus group discussions with 34 CHWs, researchers found that their roles go beyond providing health services, often requiring them to navigate political challenges and limited resources. CHWs relied on their skills, social networks, and organizational … [Read more...] about Resilience, ingenuity, and identity: A multi-level analysis of the Filipino community health worker experience in rural and remote municipalities in the Philippines