This small study tested using community health workers (CHWs) to help patients with high blood pressure and other needs. Thirty-five patients were referred to a CHW, and most were Black with an average age of 54. After six months, both blood pressure and social needs improved. Patients generally liked working with CHWs but sometimes found it hard to build a connection or … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics
Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation
This study looked at how well community health workers followed a program to teach pregnant women about staying active. Interviews and client records showed that while many workers said they covered the topic often during home visits, the records showed that only about 19% of clients actually got the information more than once. The findings can help improve how the program is … [Read more...] about Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation
Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan
This study looked at how people in rural South Sudan feel about using self-injectable birth control. Many liked being able to use it privately at home, which helped them avoid cultural and distance-related barriers. However, challenges like stigma, side effects, and family pressure made it hard for some to keep using it. Involving community health workers and local leaders in … [Read more...] about Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan
Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers
This study looked at how ready epilepsy care teams are to work with Community Health Workers (CHWs). A survey of doctors, nurses, and social workers showed that most knew little about CHWs or their training. Still, many saw gaps in care for patients with epilepsy, especially related to social issues, and believed CHWs could help. Even without much experience with CHWs, most … [Read more...] about Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers
The Role of Community Health Workers in Promoting the Use of Medicinal Plants for Disease Management
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect traditional healing with modern healthcare, especially in places with limited resources. This paper looks at how CHWs promote the use of medicinal plants to treat illnesses. It shares examples from different regions where CHWs have successfully helped communities use plant-based treatments. It also discusses the training, challenges, … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Promoting the Use of Medicinal Plants for Disease Management