This study in New Jersey looked at how people feel about working with community health workers. A survey of 75 clients found that almost everyone trusted their community health worker, was satisfied with the support they received, and felt better able to make health decisions. People who met their community health workers more often reported even stronger trust. However, those … [Read more...] about Measuring Clients’ Satisfaction and Trust in Community Health Workers: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey
A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City
This study in New York City looked at a community program for people with type 2 diabetes that was led by community health workers and included education plus support for social needs like housing and access to care. It involved 171 adults and ran for six weeks. After the program, fewer people went to emergency rooms or were admitted to hospital, and participants managed their … [Read more...] about A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City
Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants and Community Health Workers in Improving Immunization Coverage in Kousseri Health District, Cameroon: a Mixed Methods Study
This study in the Kousseri health district, Cameroon, looked at whether working with traditional birth attendants and community health workers could improve childhood vaccination. After the intervention, more children received key vaccines, and almost all children who had missed vaccines were referred for immunization. Most outreach was done through home visits and community … [Read more...] about Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants and Community Health Workers in Improving Immunization Coverage in Kousseri Health District, Cameroon: a Mixed Methods Study
Transforming public health practice through artificial intelligence: strengthening youth community health volunteer capacity
This article looks at how artificial intelligence can support training and work of young community health volunteers. It explains that AI tools can help them learn better, stay motivated, and improve how they deliver health services, especially in low-resource areas. The authors also stress that these tools must be designed in a fair and inclusive way so they do not increase … [Read more...] about Transforming public health practice through artificial intelligence: strengthening youth community health volunteer capacity
Evaluating the outcomes of a community-based health literacy intervention for hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cluster randomized controlled trial
This study in Harare, Zimbabwe tested whether community health workers could help people with diabetes and high blood pressure better manage their conditions. Six clinics were involved, with over 600 patients split into two groups. One group received education sessions and monthly home visits for six months, while the other received usual care. People who got support from … [Read more...] about Evaluating the outcomes of a community-based health literacy intervention for hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cluster randomized controlled trial