Community Health Worker Feedback on an mHealth Intervention for Hypertension in Rural Guatemala: Mixed Methods Formative Study Background: Hypertension remains a leading global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where limited health care infrastructure and resources restrict effective management. Community health workers (CHWs) are critical in delivering care in these settings, and when equipped with mobile health (mHealth) apps, they can greatly enhance chronic disease management. Involving CHWs in the design and development at all stages is essential for the success of such programs. However, relatively little research discusses CHW feedback on mHealth interventions. Objective: This study aims to evaluate CHW feedback on a hypertension program using a novel tablet-based mHealth tool designed for CHW hypertension diagnosis and management in rural Guatemala. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods analysis as part of a pilot study in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, involving 6 CHWs over a 6-month period. Quantitative data were collected using the System #usability Scale and Likert-scale surveys before and after study completion. Qualitative data were gathered through written surveys and focus group interviews conducted in Spanish by bilingual team members. These methods assessed the app’s ease of use, workflow integration, and cultural appropriateness. CHWs provided detailed perspectives on technical challenges, training adequacy, and patient engagement, which guided iterative refinements to both the mHealth app and the hypertension management program. Results: The mHealth app was generally well-received. Average System #usability Scale scores exceeded 70, surpassing established #usability thresholds. Likert scale data revealed CHWs found the app to be useful and easy to use, but identified training protocols as areas for improvement. Qualitative analysis of focus groups and written surveys revealed 3 dominant themes. First, CHWs identified practical short-term needs, including slower and more comprehensive training sessions, simplified medication dosing regimens to reduce pill burden, and streamlined survey questions to shorten patient visit times. Second, CHWs raised larger structural concerns, including retention challenges related to financial compensation and misalignment between required clinical data collection and the cultural appropriateness of certain app questions. Third, CHWs highlighted program benefits, including improved patient care and hypertension management, empowerment through educational tools, and increased pride and community trust associated with the program. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that iteratively integrating user feedback into the development of mHealth interventions is key to improve #usability, cultural appropriateness, and overall effectiveness of chronic disease management in resource-constrained settings. Due to the small number of CHW participants, as well as a reliance on self-reported perceptions, these findings should be interpreted as exploratory and hypothesis-generating rather than generalizable. This study contributes to the growing literature on mHealth apps for noncommunicable diseases in LMICs and provides insights into CHW experiences. Addressing the technical barriers and systemic challenges identified in this study can help improve future implementations of mHealth-enabled chronic disease programs in LMICs. Trial Registration:

JMIR Formative Res: Community Health Worker Feedback on an mHealth Intervention for Hypertension in Rural Guatemala: Mixed Methods Formative Study #CommunityHealth #mHealth #Hypertension #GlobalHealth #CommunityHealthWorkers

Passaic County health officer Araceli Patel presents 2025 public-health report, flags funding shifts Health Officer Araceli Patel told the Passaic County Board of Commissioners on April 14 that the department completed thousands of inspections and screenings in 2025, distributed 21,960 COVID-19 test kits and managed outbreaks as some federal grants were reduced; the county will open a Highlands Regional Service Center in West Milford.

Passaic County's health officer reveals a staggering 14,319 mosquito inspections and the launch of a new regional service center amid funding challenges!

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Upstate Alliance CEO outlines regional investment, job growth to Anderson council John Lummis, CEO of the Upstate Alliance, told the Anderson City Council that the 10‑county Upstate region recorded 53 projects in 2025 with $7.6 billion in capital investment and almost 5,000 jobs, and urged continued city support for regional marketing and site‑selection work.

The Upstate region is booming, with a staggering $7.6 billion in investments and nearly 5,000 jobs created in just one year!

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Discover Radiant Health Centers — comprehensive medical, behavioral health & supportive services for all in Orange County.
Rooted in dignity. Focused on whole-person care.
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Edited by Dr. Tania Lecomte & Dr. Geneviève Sauvé, this recent special issue from June looks at new developments in community treatment, interventions, and services for serious mental illness.

Find our recent special issue on developments for serious mental illness at the LinkTree in our bio!

#mentalhealth #healthy #journal #issue #service #community #communityhealth #healthintervention #healthinfo #information #knowledge #education #article #scholar #editorial

From frailty prevention to stroke support, Cornwall's 50+ hubs prove community-led healthcare works. 99% satisfaction. £11.6M NHS savings. Read our evaluation: https://ow.ly/Yc2W50YIPBF #CommunityHealth

Ada County amends household hazardous waste contract; program cost about $1.4 million a year The board approved an amendment to the Clean Earth Environmental contract for the household hazardous waste facility, which staff said costs about $1.4 million annually and is currently subsidized by landfill tipping fees; staff added items such as medium-sized lithium batteries, solar panels and vapes to the accepted commodity list and warned rising volumes could increase costs.

Ada County just approved a major update to its hazardous waste program, now accepting even more materials for free—find out how this affects you!

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#AdaCounty #ID #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #CommunityHealth #WasteManagement

From supporting the elderly with essential health check-ups to nurturing compassionate future doctors, this initiative reflects Texila American University(TAU)’s dedication to impactful healthcare and social responsibility ❤️

Texila American University continues its commitment to community care through a meaningful medical outreach at Zabeeda Paradise Home, Parika 🩺

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The #Zoonoses study underscores the #zoonotic & #PublicHealth risks of #ListeriaMonocytogenes in raw milk, emphasizing that improved hygiene, farmer awareness & safe handling are essential to mitigate risks & protect #CommunityHealth.

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OSU Extension proposes voter‑funded Washington County service district to boost 4‑H, programming and fairgrounds work OSU Extension presented a voter‑proposed service district that would phase in a 5¢ per $1,000 local option tax (1¢ per year) to grow its Washington County operating budget from about $500,000 to roughly $4.5 million annually by year five; an alternate immediate 5¢ model would accelerate reserves for fairgrounds capital. County staff were asked to return with refined budgets, engagement plans and clear ballot language.

OSU Extension is launching a plan that could transform Washington County's 4-H and Extension services with a proposed local option tax, but it all hinges on voter approval in 2027!

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#WashingtonCounty #OR #CommunityHealth #YouthEngagement #WashingtonCountyExtension

We’re proud to welcome Oak Ridge Care Center to Aging Well East!

Join us May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fountain Banquet Hall for this impactful senior and caregiving expo, hosted by Racine County Eye and… http://dlvr.it/TS3FMz #AgingWell #SturtevantWI #SeniorCare #SkilledNursing #CommunityHealth

This fantastic programme is delivered by Armley Helping Hands & Armley Chai and Chat Group, in partnership with Barca-Leeds, Forum Central, Leeds City Council and Leeds Public Health.

📞 To book, contact Karen on 0113 279 9292

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Affinia announces Residency Program inaugural class In its ongoing mission to increase equitable healthcare access throughout the region, Affinia Healthcare established its Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program in June 2025. On March 20, 2026, Affinia announced its inaugural class for the residency program, with residents from across the country. Coming to serve the St. Louis community at Affinia’s Ferguson Health Center […]

'Affinia announces Residency Program inaugural class'

🖋 Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American
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Radiant Health Centers is an FQHC Look-Alike providing primary care, behavioral health, HIV services, youth programs, and social support in Orange County. Accessible, whole-person care—insured or uninsured.
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Access to healthcare shouldn’t be complicated.

At ALMS Community Health Center, we’re focused on making care more accessible for individuals and families across Mansfield and the greater DFW area.

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We’re excited to welcome LOWE Insurance to Aging Well East!

Join us May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fountain Banquet Hall for this impactful senior and caregiving expo, hosted by Racine County Eye and… http://dlvr.it/TS2G56 #AgingWell #SturtevantWI #Medicare #SeniorResources #CommunityHealth

🥫 Vaccination Rewards connects digital vaccine incentives with food pantry access helping build stronger, healthier communities.
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Stream @Men_4_Choice's short film on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPxH...
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Come explore a wide range of resources and services designed to support your health and well-being at Every Month is Black History Month: Community Health & Resource Fair! 🖤

🗓 April 18 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Northwest African American Museum

#SeattleEvents #CommunityHealth #BlackHealthMatters

Better Together West Leeds Weekly Timetable of activities and groups for adults. Groups include Yoga, Ballet, Gardening, English Conversation Cafes and Book Club. For more information contact BetterTogetherWest@barca-leeds.org

From Book Club and Ballet to Gardening and Conversation Cafes, our Better Together team have a range of FREE activities for adults in #WestLeeds

For more information about any of our groups, please email BetterTogetherWest@barca-leeds.org

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Prevention Strategist (APIQ) - Leadership Equals Understanding: Infection Prevention in Community Hospitals

In community hospitals, IP is leadership. But manual data queues stall progress. Surveillance software relieves spreadsheet fatigue by automating data integrity. Make the move from COMPLIANCE to RESILIENCE. #InfectionPrevention #ASP #CommunityHealth

The best communities aren’t free of problems; they’re places where people trust they’ll be treated fairly when challenges come up. Building that trust is proactive work, not an afterthought.
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Day 3 of Public Health Week 💙

Inspired by Julia Raifman & Sandi Galvez’s talk on health equity in Alameda County, followed by an ACPHD staff social. 🤝✨

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Following clear guidelines for consequences helps keep things consistent. It is also important to follow up with the person who reported the issue, so they know what happened and feel heard. The code of conduct is just part of what the community’s culture is really like.#OpenSource #CommunityHealth

Olivedale Senior Citizens Center in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Olivedale Senior Center of Fairfield County, Ohio is a premier recreational and educational facility for the 55 of age and older population of the community.

☕ WEB CHICK UPDATE
Get ready for the annual June Health Fair at the Olivedale Senior Citizens Center!

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On #WorldHealthDay, we honor the lifesaving work of #VOAD members—sending doctors & nurses, delivering meds & hygiene kits, and providing critical medical equipment to communities before, during & after disasters. #DisasterResponse #CommunityHealth

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San Francisco Community Health Center Announces New Clinic at TransThrive, Bringing Low-Barrier, Trans-Led Health Care to San Francisco

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#transhealth #communityhealth #transthrive #sexualhealth #lgbtq

Healthy communities start with healthy individuals.
Today on World Health Day, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and support those around you. Together, we are stronger. 💚
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Help ensure every child has access to healthcare and a healthier future. 🌍🤝

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