This study evaluates the impact of the 2018 state certification for community health workers (CHWs) in Massachusetts. Surveys were conducted with CHWs and their employers in 2016 and 2021 to assess the effects of certification. The results showed that certification led to higher pay, better perceptions of CHWs, and better integration into care teams for certified CHWs. There … [Read more...] about The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys
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Need for innovative ways to invest more and better in Primary Healthcare (PHC)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are vital for primary healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), providing essential services in remote areas. However, ensuring sustainable funding for CHWs remains a major challenge. The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) collaborates with governments, donors, and private sectors to overcome these financial barriers. Financing Alliance for … [Read more...] about Need for innovative ways to invest more and better in Primary Healthcare (PHC)
Evolution of community health workers the fourth stage
Innovative approaches are needed to provide comprehensive primary care, especially in developing countries where traditional models face challenges. The evolution of the Community Health Worker (CHW) model offers promise. This study examines the comprehensive provider stage of the CHW model using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Six programs were analyzed, revealing key … [Read more...] about Evolution of community health workers the fourth stage
Learning from the universal, proactive outreach of the Brazilian Community Health Worker model: impact of a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker initiative on vaccination, cancer screening, and NHS health check uptake in a deprived community in the UK.
In the UK, delays in preventive services are rising. A new approach using Community Health and Wellbeing Workers (CHWs) integrated at GP practices and local authorities shows promise. This model, inspired by the Brazilian Family Health Strategy (CHWWs), provides personalized health promotion at the household level. This study suggests that the approach has the potential to … [Read more...] about Learning from the universal, proactive outreach of the Brazilian Community Health Worker model: impact of a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker initiative on vaccination, cancer screening, and NHS health check uptake in a deprived community in the UK.
Advance Care Planning With Black Women with Breast Cancer: A Community Health Worker Model
This study sought to examine multilevel facilitators and barriers to successful advance care planning (ACP) conversations among Black women from the perspective of providers and CHWs who serve this community. Providers and CHWs were recruited from an academic medical center in a large urban city, and focus groups and interviews were conducted on barriers and facilitators to ACP … [Read more...] about Advance Care Planning With Black Women with Breast Cancer: A Community Health Worker Model