This study investigated community health worker practices and challenges while providing farmworkers with health education. Researchers conducted three focus group discussions with 28 CHWs who served farmworkers in North Carolina, United States. During discussions, researchers collected information regarding preparation for health outreach, health education delivery, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Role in Addressing Farmworker Health Disparities
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Creating information resources and trainings for farmworker-serving community health workers
Migrant farm workers face significant health disparities, yet the CHWs that serve them are often faced with limited access to health research, education, and training. Through focus group discussions with CHWs, the researchers of this study compiled a resource list of educational materials for farmworker health and videos to increase CHWs’ skills in finding health information … [Read more...] about Creating information resources and trainings for farmworker-serving community health workers
