A literature review from the Annals of Global Health seeking to evaluate the efficacy of CHW interventions on diabetes prevention and management in low and middle income countries.
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Engaging Outreach Workers in the Development of a Farmworker Health Research Agenda
An article from Environmental Research documenting the results of a survey administered to farmworker health outreach workers. While health outreach workers have not been involved in setting the research agenda for farmworker health, the authors seek to involve them in this process and to create a bridge between researchers and farmworkers.
Accuracy of Visual Inspection Performed by Community Health Workers in Cervical Cancer Screening
A review from the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics assessing the efficacy of cervical cancer screening by community health workers using visual inspection. Examines the accuracy of CHW screening to evaluate whether such an intervention would be an effective means of increasing access to cancer screening services in low-resource areas.
Community Health Worker Impact on Chronic Disease Outcomes Within Primary Care Examined Using Electronic Health Records
This study uses Electronic Health Records (EHR) to examine the impact of exposure to CHWs on chronic disease indicators among subjects at two different health centers. Though additional EHR analysis is necessary to further assess the impact of CHW intervention, participants in this study showed improved chronic disease indicators after exposure to CHWs.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Community Health Workers Using Patient Stories to Support Hypertension Management: Study Protocol
A randomized controlled trial exploring the use of video recordings of patient stories as an aide to community health workers. Studies the impact of a community health worker intervention on hypertension management.
Community Health Workers
A concept note produced by the Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard. Outlines the history of global CHW programs as well as case studies of successful recruitment efforts.
Pathways of Care for Sexual Violence Survivors and the Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Community Health Workers to Provide Support Health Services to Sexual Violence Survivors: A Systemic Review and Case Study in Kenya
A mixed-methods study examining the opportunities and barriers to using community health workers to offer cohesive health care support to survivors of sexual assault. The authors draw on a review of literature, medical records, and interviews with survivors and CHWs to identify risk factors for not accessing care or accessing care late.
The Value of Community Health Workers in Diabetes Management in Low-Income Populations: A Qualitative Study
An article from the Journal of Community Health analyzing completed home visit encounter forms completed by CHWs serving low-income patients with diabetes. CHWs identified common barriers to diabetes management, including limited knowledge of self-management skills, socioeconomic barriers, and difficulty in accessing healthcare.
Evaluation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Use by Community Health Workers: A Longitudinal Study in Western Kenya
A longitudinal study assessing the competence of CHWs twelve months after they received training in administering rapid diagnostic testing for malaria.
Development and Evaluation of a Genomics Training Program for Community Health Workers in Texas
An article from Genetics in Medicine evaluating a family health history genomics curriculum for community health workers. Community health workers participated in training in genomics, and confidence and use of genomics in their practice was measured at three months.