This study in Ethiopia tested if giving tuberculosis (TB) prevention treatment to children at home works better than the usual clinic-based approach. Community health workers visited homes to manage care. The results showed that 40% more children started treatment when care was given at home. Most children in both groups finished treatment, and side effects were rare. The … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a Home-based Approach to Child Contact Investigation and TPT Management by Community Health Workers in Ethiopia: A Pragmatic Cluster-randomized Trial
Strengthening the role of community health assistants in delivering primary health care the case of maternal health services in Zambia
This study looked at how Zambia strengthened its community health system to improve maternal and child health services. From 2019 to 2021, community health assistants (CHAs) received more training, better supervision, transport, and monthly pay. These changes helped CHAs deliver services more effectively and made their work more accepted by communities. Support from local … [Read more...] about Strengthening the role of community health assistants in delivering primary health care the case of maternal health services in Zambia
Geographical coverage and dominant socio-demographic profiles of community health workers in Togo
In Togo, community health workers (CHWs) help provide basic healthcare to people living far from health centers. This study looked at where CHWs are located and their backgrounds. It found big differences in CHW coverage across regions, ranging from 1 to 15.5 CHWs per 10,000 people. Most CHWs are men, around 41 years old, and many work in farming, except in the capital region … [Read more...] about Geographical coverage and dominant socio-demographic profiles of community health workers in Togo
A scoping review of the roles, challenges, and strategies for enhancing the performance of community health workers in the response against COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) helped fight COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs played a key role by educating communities, tracing contacts, supporting quarantine, helping with vaccinations, and keeping basic health services going. However, they faced challenges like lack of supplies, poor protection, low pay, and stigma. The study … [Read more...] about A scoping review of the roles, challenges, and strategies for enhancing the performance of community health workers in the response against COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries
Urban Community Health Workers in Punjab, India: A Qualitative Study of ASHAs’ Roles in the Health System
India’s ASHA program is the world’s largest community health worker initiative, but most research has focused on rural areas. This study looked at how urban ASHAs work in Punjab, India. Through interviews, observations, and focus groups, researchers found that urban ASHAs are key in helping vulnerable people access healthcare. However, they face big challenges, including being … [Read more...] about Urban Community Health Workers in Punjab, India: A Qualitative Study of ASHAs’ Roles in the Health System