This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) use social media in their work. Through interviews and group discussions in one of the southeastern U.S. states, researchers found that while CHWs rarely post in official roles, they do use social media in other ways to support their communities and connect with peers. They often struggle with balancing personal and … [Read more...] about Caring Within Platform Capitalism: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Social Media for Health Promotion and Advocacy
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Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon
In remote areas of French Guiana, a Mobile Public Health Team (MPHT) was created to improve healthcare access for multicultural Amazonian populations. The team, made up of nurses and community health mediators, provides health education and outreach, often working with community leaders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they reached over 6,000 people and conducted health promotion … [Read more...] about Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon
Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
This study examined the digital skills of community health workers in Shanghai, China, for promoting health through digital media. It found that nearly half of the workers used digital media for over 19 hours a week, but their overall digital capacity for health promotion was moderate. Factors such as education level, positive attitudes toward digital media, and experience in … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) delivering the Bukhali health promotion program in Soweto, South Africa. CHWs shared similar challenges with participants, including managing multiple roles like health education, support, and referrals, often going beyond their official duties. They emphasized the importance of building trust with … [Read more...] about You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa
Changing Roles: Promoting Cognitive Health in Hispanic Families Through the Community Health Clubs Model
Community Health Clubs (CHCs) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley aimed to enhance caregivers' understanding of neurocognitive conditions through a 10-week curriculum. Led by trained promotoras, sessions covered disorders like ADHD, ASD, Dementia, and Alzheimer's, along with caregiving skills and available resources. Pre/post-surveys and focus groups showed significant knowledge … [Read more...] about Changing Roles: Promoting Cognitive Health in Hispanic Families Through the Community Health Clubs Model