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Impact of m-Health Application Used by Community Health Volunteers on Improving Utilisation of Maternal, New-Born and Child Health Care Services in a Rural Area of Uttar Pradesh, India

Authors Prinja, S., Nimesh, R., Gupta, A., Bahuguna, P., Gupta, M., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

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

An article from Tropical Medicine and International Health examining the use of a mobile phone-based application by community health workers. The application helps track clients and set reminders for follow-up. This specific intervention was designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

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A Call for Differentiated Approaches to Delivering HIV Services to Key Populations

Authors Macdonald, V., Verster, A., Baggaley, R.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Financing, Global, HIV/AIDS, Selected Health Conditions

An article from the Journal of the International AIDS Society illustrating the potential and challenges of peer navigation for HIV treatment services for key populations. Calls for better understanding of the impact of such work on peer navigators themselves, as well as the cost effectiveness of peer navigation and an expansion of community-based services for key populations.

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Community Health Workers’ Experiences of Using Video Teaching Tools During Home Visits – A Pilot Study

Authors Coetzee, B., Kohrman, H., Tomlinson, M., Mbewu, N., Le Rough, I., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

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

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

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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Promising Practices for Rural Community Health Worker Programs

Authors Infante, A., Knudson, A., Brown, A.

Date 2011

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, US- based

A brief from the Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis and The Rural Health Research Center of the University of Minnesota. Identifies six community health worker models identified in rural health settings. Offers insight regarding rural CHW liability, program sustainability, and best practices for program implementation and evaluation.

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A Little Bit of Poison… Will it Kill You?

Authors Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2006

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Tools and Guides, US- based

En español

A manual in English and in Spanish for providing education about pesticide safety and health risks. Provides information as well as tips for engaging community around this topic.

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Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit

Authors National Eye Institute

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Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based

En español

A toolkit from the National Eye Institute to assist community health workers in providing eye care education for people with diabetes. Kit includes educational materials for CHWs, a flip chart, healthy eyes brochure, information on Medicare eye care benefit eligibility, and more. Available in English and Spanish.

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Break the Cycle: Toxic Stress Training Curriculum and Training Module

Authors Center for Child Stress & Health

Date 2016

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based

En español

A curriculum for educating promotoras/community health workers about the health consequences of toxic stress, and preparing them to broach the topic of mental health with patients. Available in English and Spanish.

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It’s Your Right to Know! Helping Community Health Workers Promote Chemical Safety on the Job

Authors Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based

A webinar educating community health workers about chemical exposures at work. Provides information about how workers are exposed to toxins, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure, and how to prevent exposure.

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Community Health Workers and Their Role in the Prevention and Control of Hypertension

Authors Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based

A webinar from the Migrant Clinicians Network educating community health workers on how to recognize the symptoms of hypertension and measure hypertension in the body. Community health workers will gain tools for encouraging patients to manage their blood pressure, as well as understand the barriers to controlling high blood pressure.

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