This study looked at a new program that screened pregnant and postpartum patients for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connected them to Community Health Workers (CHWs) for help. Out of 3,275 patients screened, 489 had at least one need, and most were referred to a CHW. About two-thirds of those referred were successfully connected to support services, … [Read more...] about Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients
Role of Community Health Workers in Provision of Health Services in Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
This study looked at what Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Assiut, Egypt actually do, especially in family planning. All 250 CHWs were women, mostly under 40, and mainly hired by the Ministry of Health. They supported mothers and children with services like health education, pregnancy care, breastfeeding, and family planning. CHWs also helped with health campaigns and noticed … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Workers in Provision of Health Services in Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
The importance of role and setting in health system social determinants of health screening results
This study looked at how different healthcare workers screen patients for social needs at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. In 2023, over one million screenings were done, mostly by Medical Assistants (MAs), but they found fewer needs compared to Community Health Workers (CHWs), case managers, and paramedics, who identified more issues even though they did fewer screenings. CHWs … [Read more...] about The importance of role and setting in health system social determinants of health screening results
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a health–related social needs screening and referral intervention in the Bronx
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect patients with social support services and what factors affect the success of these referrals. Interviews with CHWs, healthcare staff, and program leaders showed that referrals work best when providers clearly explain the CHW role to patients and when CHWs are well integrated into care teams. Key barriers … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a health–related social needs screening and referral intervention in the Bronx
Enhancing Malaria Surveillance in Cameroon: Findings and Recommendations from a Cross-sectional Nationwide Qualitative Study
This study looked at how to improve malaria tracking in Cameroon, where the disease remains a big problem. Interviews and group discussions with health workers and officials revealed several ideas to make the system better. These included verifying test results from community health workers, using digital tools for reporting, making it easier to access medicine, and improving … [Read more...] about Enhancing Malaria Surveillance in Cameroon: Findings and Recommendations from a Cross-sectional Nationwide Qualitative Study