Advance Directives (ADs) help ensure patient wishes are respected at the end of life, but awareness of ADs in China is low. This study surveyed 426 community health workers (CHWs) in southwestern China to understand their knowledge and attitudes toward ADs. Only 23% had heard of ADs, though 83% supported the idea. Less than half said they would sign one themselves. The biggest … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ knowledge and attitudes toward advance directives in China – a cross-sectional study
Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care
Community health workers (CHWs) help improve children’s health by connecting families to services, providing support, and coordinating care. With Medicaid funding, health systems can create sustainable programs that include CHWs to improve access and address workforce gaps. This brief shares examples of successful CHW models and highlights how Medicaid can play a key role in … [Read more...] about Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care
Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention
This study tested a digital mental health program called mPareshan in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Trained lady health workers used a mobile app to screen and counsel adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression during routine home visits. Of the 98 people who started the program, 92 completed six monthly sessions. After the sessions, their anxiety and depression scores dropped … [Read more...] about Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention
Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers
The WHO African Regional Office developed a digital training program called mOral Health to train community health workers (CHWs) in oral health care. This program aims to improve access to basic oral health services across Africa, where trained dental professionals are scarce. Using mobile technology, the curriculum teaches CHWs how to prevent and manage oral diseases as part … [Read more...] about Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers
Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review
This review looked at ways to provide mental health support in refugee camps across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It compared using outside experts with training refugees to support their own communities. The findings show that empowering refugees to take on these roles leads to more sustainable, culturally appropriate care and strengthens community … [Read more...] about Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review