This study looked at how Latino communities in North Carolina experienced enrolling in Medicaid after expansion. Many people either did not enroll or tried but were unsuccessful, often due to limited understanding of how health insurance works. Language barriers and being foreign-born also made enrollment more difficult. Community health workers, who often speak the same … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion for La Comunidad Latina in North Carolina: Community Health Workers’ Role in Outreach
From Brazil to the UK and back: Bidirectional learning through community health worker partnerships
This study describes how Brazil and the UK worked together to learn from each other’s community health worker programs. By sharing experiences, training together, and building strong partnerships, both sides were able to improve how they support community health. Key factors for success included trust, clear shared goals, open communication, and equal participation. The study … [Read more...] about From Brazil to the UK and back: Bidirectional learning through community health worker partnerships
Conditional cash incentives, community health workers, and continuum of maternal and child healthcare: evidence from India
This study looked at how cash incentives and support from community health workers affect the use of maternal and child health services, such as antenatal care, skilled delivery, and postnatal care. Both approaches helped more women complete the full set of recommended services, with about a 5% increase overall. However, support from community health workers had a stronger and … [Read more...] about Conditional cash incentives, community health workers, and continuum of maternal and child healthcare: evidence from India
Psychometric properties of MERIT: A concise tool for community health workers to screen priority mental disorders
This study developed and tested a simple screening tool called MERIT to help community health workers in India identify common mental health problems. The tool covers issues like substance use, anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, and suicide risk, and can be used quickly by asking one person in a household. Results showed that the tool is reliable and accurate in most … [Read more...] about Psychometric properties of MERIT: A concise tool for community health workers to screen priority mental disorders
Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective
This study looked at whether a program led by community health workers could help people control high blood pressure in Rwanda and whether it was worth the cost. The program included home visits, health education, and support for monitoring blood pressure. Patients in the program had clear improvements in their blood pressure compared to those receiving usual care, although the … [Read more...] about Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective