This study looked at how well community health workers (CHWs) in South Africa were doing TB screening in their communities. At first, there were no records showing they had done any screenings. After some improvements, more people were screened, but recordkeeping remained poor. The team also tried using mobile technology, but it didn’t work out. Although the CHWs were willing … [Read more...] about Implementing active surveillance for tuberculosis: A quality improvement project
A cross-sectional analysis of the impact of lady health worker visits in the prenatal and postnatal period on the uptake of continuum of care interventions and childhood mortality in Pakistan
This study looked at the impact of Pakistan’s Lady Health Worker (LHW) program on maternal and child health. It found that families with more contact with LHWs were more likely to use important health services like antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and child vaccinations. However, this contact did not lead to lower death rates for newborns or children. To make the … [Read more...] about A cross-sectional analysis of the impact of lady health worker visits in the prenatal and postnatal period on the uptake of continuum of care interventions and childhood mortality in Pakistan
The role of community health workers in enhancing home and community-based services in American Indian communities
This article highlights how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help meet health needs in American Indian communities by offering culturally appropriate support, health education, and trusted care. Although CHWs have shown success in improving health access, they are not fully included in home and community-based services due to challenges like lack of funding, training, and … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in enhancing home and community-based services in American Indian communities
Cost analysis of implementing a community health worker-led weight reduction randomized-controlled trial among prediabetic south asian patients at primary care sites in NYC
This study looked at the cost of running a weight loss program led by community health workers (CHWs) for South Asian adults with prediabetes in New York City. The program included group sessions and was delivered in person at first, then remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over three rounds, the average cost for six months was about $215,000, mostly spent on staff salaries. … [Read more...] about Cost analysis of implementing a community health worker-led weight reduction randomized-controlled trial among prediabetic south asian patients at primary care sites in NYC
Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
This study tested if using telehealth, with help from community health workers (CHWs), could better control high blood pressure in rural Uganda and Kenya. Adults with severe hypertension were given either regular clinic visits or home-based telehealth care supported by CHWs. After 6 months, 77% of those in the telehealth group had their blood pressure under control, compared to … [Read more...] about Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial