This study explored how Community Health Workers in Rwanda and Kenya experienced using a digital rehabilitation app to support people with common muscle and joint problems. Overall, CHWs found the app easy to use and helpful for their work, and many felt it strengthened their skills and confidence. However, challenges such as limited access to smartphones, poor internet … [Read more...] about Assessing Community Health Workers’ Experiences with Digital Rehabilitation: Usability, Barriers, and Implementation Needs in Primary Care Settings
Feasibility Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Digital Rehabilitation Delivered by Community Health Workers for Mild Stroke in Indonesia
This study in Indonesia explored whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) could help people with mild stroke access rehabilitation through a digital programme at home. The programme provided exercises for movement, daily activities, and speech, and most participants followed the exercises regularly. About three-quarters reported meaningful improvements in their daily … [Read more...] about Feasibility Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Digital Rehabilitation Delivered by Community Health Workers for Mild Stroke in Indonesia
Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge, Training Exposure, and Prescribing Influences Among Community Health Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria
This study looked at Community Health Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria, and their knowledge and practices around antibiotic use and resistance. Most CHWs understood that inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistance, but only about one in five had received formal training on the issue. Many prescribed antibiotics based on their experience without diagnostic tests, and … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge, Training Exposure, and Prescribing Influences Among Community Health Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Effectiveness of a combined online and in-person training model in improving village health workers’ counselling quality and infant and young child feeding practices: a mixed-methods study in rural China
This study in rural China examined whether a combination of online and in-person training could improve village health workers’ ability to advise families on feeding young children. After the training, the quality of counselling improved greatly, with health workers reporting better knowledge, skills, and confidence. Families in the trained areas were also more likely to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a combined online and in-person training model in improving village health workers’ counselling quality and infant and young child feeding practices: a mixed-methods study in rural China
Interventions involving community health workers and their effect on cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
This review looked at whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help more women in Sub-Saharan Africa get screened for cervical cancer. Across six studies, CHWs provided health education, visited homes, helped women reach screening services, followed up on appointments, and offered practical support such as childcare. The findings showed that CHW involvement increased … [Read more...] about Interventions involving community health workers and their effect on cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review