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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Health Visitors in the United Kingdom toward Children’s Oral Health

Authors Oge, O.A., Douglas, G.V.A., Seymour, D., Adams, C., Csikar, J.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, Selected Health Conditions

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.

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“It is not possible to go inside and have a discussion”: How Fear of Stigma Affects Delivery of Community-Based Support for Children’s HIV Care

Authors Busza, J., Simms, V., Chikwari, C.D., Dauya, E., Bandason, T., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Health Equity, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice

This qualitative study examines the impact of stigma on the uptake of support services for children diagnosed with HIV in Zimbabwe. Community health workers adapted their approaches to home visits to accommodate patients’ resistance and fear of stigma.

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Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Community Health Worker Support for Adults with Social Anxiety

Authors Bautista, C.L.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

A doctoral dissertation assessing the acceptability and feasibility of an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention with support from a peer coach. Describes research findings and provides background on lay health workers in the context of mental health.

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Integrating Community Health Workers into State and Local Chronic Disease Prevention Efforts

Authors Spencer, A.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Financing, Tools and Guides, US- based

A brief describing the evidence for use of CHWs in prevention efforts and outlining financing options for CHW programs. Draws on program development in Washington state.

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Integrating Community Health Workers into Medical Homes

Authors Rogers, E.A., Manser, S.T., Cleary, J., Joseph, A.M., Harwood, E.M., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

A qualitative study analyzing the role of community health workers in patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) in Minnesota. Identifies facilitators and barriers to CHW integration in PCMHs as well as the roles CHWs play in this setting.

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Improving Local Health through Community Health Workers in Cambodia: Challenges and Solutions

Authors Ozano, K., Simkhada, P., Thann, K., Khatri, R.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Research and Evaluation Methods

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.

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Implementing Community-Based Health Planning and Services in Impoverished Urban Communities: Health Workers’ Perspective

Authors Nwameme, A.U., Tabong, P.T., Adongo, P.B.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods

A qualitative study exploring the views of urban community health workers as they adapt Ghana’s rural Community-Based Health Planning and Service program for a rural setting. Identifies opportunities and challenges for the program.

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“I am Not Telling. The Mobile is Telling”: Factors Influencing the Outcomes of a Community Health Worker mHealth Intervention in India

Authors Ilozumba, O., Dieleman, M., Kraamwinkel, N., Van Belle, S., Chaudoury, M., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Selected Health Conditions

A study describing the program developers’ rationale in designing a community health worker-led intervention to improve maternal outcomes in India utilizing mobile health tools. Articulates contextual factors impacting implementation and evaluates program efficacy.

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How States Can Use Medicaid Managed Care Contracts to Support Community Health Workers

Authors Families USA

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Financing, Tools and Guides, US- based

An issue brief from Families USA. Outlines a framework for funding community health workers through Medicaid. Provides language to use in writing contracts with Medicaid agencies and Medicaid managed care organizations.

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