This study looked at whether it’s affordable for Medicaid to pay for community doulas, trained support workers who help during pregnancy, birth, and after delivery. Researchers compared healthcare costs for patients with and without doula support through a program called Best Beginnings for Babies. They found that people with doulas had lower medical costs and better outcomes, … [Read more...] about Return-on-Investment Analysis of an Enhanced Community Doula Program: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Considerations
Perceptions and Experiences of Uninsured Latinx Adult Participants in a Community Health Worker-Delivered Intervention to Address Depression
This study looked at how Latinx immigrants felt after joining a 10-session mental health program led by a community health worker. The sessions used simple therapy and mindfulness techniques to help with depression and anxiety. Many participants joined because they were feeling desperate. After the program, they said they felt better about themselves and appreciated the support … [Read more...] about Perceptions and Experiences of Uninsured Latinx Adult Participants in a Community Health Worker-Delivered Intervention to Address Depression
A qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on HPV self-sampling in Sikkim India
This study looked at how HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening can work in Sikkim, India, with help from ASHA workers. Interviews with 20 ASHAs showed that home testing was convenient and well accepted by the community. ASHAs played a key role in educating and guiding women, and mobile phones helped with sharing results. Success depended on proper training, community … [Read more...] about A qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on HPV self-sampling in Sikkim India
Community Health Workers Research: Where Are We Now? A Narrative Review of an Expanding Workforce for Mental Health
Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in helping people access mental health care, especially in underserved communities. They build trust, offer education and support, and are becoming more recognized as part of health care teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for their support grew as many communities struggled to get mental health help. The article also … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Research: Where Are We Now? A Narrative Review of an Expanding Workforce for Mental Health
Barriers to seeking and delivery of essential health services in nine provinces of Afghanistan during the COVID-19 pandemic: community health workers’ perspective
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) in Afghanistan faced many challenges while helping people access health services. This study, based on feedback from CHWs in nine provinces, found that the biggest barriers were lack of information about services, poor transportation, long distances to health facilities, and concerns about medicine shortages. While … [Read more...] about Barriers to seeking and delivery of essential health services in nine provinces of Afghanistan during the COVID-19 pandemic: community health workers’ perspective