This study found that bilingual community health workers helped pancreatic cancer patients and their families better understand their illness and engage with palliative care through culturally appropriate education and ongoing support. By providing information in the patients' preferred language and building trusted relationships, community health workers helped families … [Read more...] about Culturally Tailored Palliative Care Communication for Pancreatic Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Bilingual Community Health Worker Intervention
Black Family and Community Health Worker Dynamics in a Family-Centric Diabetes Prevention and self-Management Education and Support Intervention
This study found that community health workers helped Black families better manage and prevent diabetes by providing ongoing support over 20 weeks. Families valued the community health workers' empathy, clear communication, and practical help with understanding health information, using technology, and staying on track with the program. The strong relationships between families … [Read more...] about Black Family and Community Health Worker Dynamics in a Family-Centric Diabetes Prevention and self-Management Education and Support Intervention
Effect of a Participatory Learning Capacity-Building Program on Knowledge, Perception, and Breastfeeding Skills Among Female Village Health Volunteers in Thailand
This study found that participatory training helped village health volunteers improve their knowledge and practical skills to support breastfeeding in their communities. Volunteers who received the training performed better than those who did not, especially in providing breastfeeding support during home visits. However, the training did not change their attitudes toward … [Read more...] about Effect of a Participatory Learning Capacity-Building Program on Knowledge, Perception, and Breastfeeding Skills Among Female Village Health Volunteers in Thailand
Outcomes of Digital Training for Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review
This review examined how digital training is being used to prepare community health workers in low and middle income countries. It found that digital training, often delivered through smartphones and online platforms, generally improved community health workers' knowledge and was well accepted by participants. However, there is still limited evidence on whether it improves … [Read more...] about Outcomes of Digital Training for Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review
Community and healthcare worker contributions to malaria prevention: a culturally tailored behaviour change approach in Jozini, South Africa
This study explored how communities and healthcare workers in a malaria-endemic area of South Africa view malaria prevention and control. It found that most people understood how malaria is spread, but some misconceptions and inconsistent prevention practices remained. Community health workers were an important source of health information, while healthcare workers faced … [Read more...] about Community and healthcare worker contributions to malaria prevention: a culturally tailored behaviour change approach in Jozini, South Africa