A qualitative study from Health and Social Care in the Community assessing the acceptability and feasibility of using videos shared on computer tablets for health promotion. Draws on focus groups of community health workers in South Africa, and illustrates the strengths and challenges of tablet use.
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Health Visitors in the United Kingdom toward Children’s Oral Health
An article from Public Health Nursing. Describes results of a survey measuring Health Visitors’ knowledge of children’s oral health. Examines Health Visitors interest in additional training, increasing knowledge of up to date best practices, and incorporating oral health information into regular practice.
A Gender Analysis of a National Community Health Workers Program: A Case Study of Afghanistan
An article from Global Public Health. A qualitative analysis of Afghanistan’s community health worker program. Explores the divisions of labor along gender lines in health service provision, and reflects on opportunities for women’s empowerment within the structure of the national community health worker program. Abstract only.
Training Community Health Workers: An Evaluation of Effectiveness, Sustainable Continuity, and Cultural Humility in an Educational Program in Rural Haiti
A study evaluating a community health worker training program in Haiti. Reports participants’ perceptions of the program, as well as barriers they face in practicing as CHWs. Offers recommendations for improving implementation and conducting trainings with increased cultural humility. Abstract only.
Towards a Framework for Analyzing Determinants of Performance of Community Health Workers in Malaria Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review
A review of literature from Human Resources for Health evaluating community health worker performance in malaria prevention and control programs. Examines CHW characteristics influencing performance, as well as the impact of community and health systems factors.
Improving Local Health through Community Health Workers in Cambodia: Challenges and Solutions
An article from Human Resources for Health. Researchers conducted focus groups and semi-structured interviews with community health workers in Cambodia to determine barriers they face in delivering health promotion services. The authors identify themes and highlight CHWs’ ideas for improving their roles.
Perspectives and Experiences of Community Health Workers in Brazilian Primary Care Centers Using m-Health Tools in Home Visits with Community Members
An article from Human Resources for Health. Using qualitative methods, the authors evaluate the strengths and challenges of using mobile health tools in community health worker interventions in Brazil.
Sharing Histories – A Transformative Learning/Teaching Method to Empower Community Health Workers to Support Health Behavior Change of Mothers
A paper describing the Sharing Histories method of promoting maternal and child health. The method draws on the community health workers’ or primary health care providers’ own experiences as the basis for building trust with patients.
Management of Gestational Diabetes in Community
A manual developed through the International Diabetes Foundation’s Women in India with GDM Strategy program. Educates community health workers about prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Lay Health Worker Involvement in Evidence-Based Treatment Delivery: A Conceptual Model to Address Disparities in Care
A literature review from the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology examining lay health worker use of evidence-based treatment as a means of reducing mental health disparities. Compares the use of such interventions in low, middle, and high income countries.