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Understanding the relationship between care team perceptions about CHWs and CHW integration within a US health system, a qualitative descriptive multiple embedded case study
BackgroundCommunity health workers (CHW) have grown in prominence within the healthcare sector, yet there is no clear consensus regarding a CHW’s...
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Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 9. CHWs’ relationships with the health system and communities
BackgroundThis is the ninth paper in our series, “Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era”. Community health workers (CHWs) are in an...
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Stock-outs of essential medicines among community health workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic literature review of the extent, reasons, and consequences
BackgroundThis paper explores the extent of community-level stock-out of essential medicines among community health workers (CHWs) in low- and...
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Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 11. CHWs leading the way to “Health for All”
BackgroundThis is the concluding paper of our 11-paper supplement, “Community health workers at the dawn of a new era”.
MethodsWe relied on our...
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Perspectives on Workforce Development Needs for Community Health Workers (CHWs): Results from a Statewide Survey of CHW Employers
We conducted a survey of community health worker (CHW) employers in Texas to understand the employment context and workforce development needs of...
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Community health workers’ dissemination of COVID-19 information and services in the early pandemic response: a systematic review
BackgroundCommunity health workers (CHWs) had important roles mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in vulnerable communities. We described...
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Community health worker perspectives: examining current responsibilities and strategies for success
BackgroundCommunity health worker (CHW) interventions have demonstrated positive impacts globally, with the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighting...
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A mixed methods evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a pilot project ECHO for community health workers (CHWs)
BackgroundDespite the positive effects of community health workers (CHWs) on addressing social determinants of health, improving patient health...
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Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundLow-quality data presents a significant challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Mobile...
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From policy to practice: a qualitive study exploring the role of community health workers during the COVID-19 response in Sierra Leone
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) were required to help their communities respond to the outbreak in Sierra...
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The use and potential impact of digital health tools at the community level: results from a multi-country survey of community health workers
BackgroundCommunity health workers (CHWs) are increasingly viewed as a critical workforce to address health system strengthening and sustainable...
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Community Health Workers’ experiences of an intervention to provide them with increased support and supervision: a qualitative study of a home visiting model in rural South Africa
Deploying Community Health Workers (CHWs) is a crucial strategy to improve health at a community level in low- and middle-income countries. While...
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Integrating Community Health Workers’ Dual Clinic-Community Role in Safety-Net Primary Care: Implementation Lessons from a Pragmatic Diabetes-Prevention Trial
BackgroundOver a third of US adults carry a diagnosis of prediabetes, 70% of whom may progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus (“diabetes”). Community...
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Differences in Role and Support Between Volunteer and Paid Community Health Workers in the State of Nebraska
Despite the growing importance of community health workers (CHWs) in public health, it has been difficult to characterize the roles and scope of...
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A Review of Community Health Worker Integration in Health Departments
Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who bridge the gap between historically marginalized communities, healthcare, and...
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Availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management at the community level: a case study of Bugesera district in Rwanda
BackgroundMalaria is a public health hazard globally, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for more than 90% of malaria deaths, primarily affecting...
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The Creation of a Field Manual for Community Health Workers to Teach Child Health and Development During Home Visits: A Case Study of Participatory Content Creation
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving child health and development in underserved populations. However, CHWs often face...
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A systematic review of the types, workload, and supervision mechanism of community health workers: lessons learned for Indonesia
BackgroundCommunity health workers (CHWs) have demonstrated capability to improve various health indicators, however, many programmes require support...
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Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda
BackgroundIn Uganda, cognitive impairment in older persons aged ≥ 60 years is often undiagnosed due to inadequate appreciation of the condition...
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Gender and Violence in the Daily Routine of Community Health Workers in Fortaleza, Brazil
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the link between the Brazilian primary health care system and the community. Since CHWs live in the same...