This study looked at how COVID-19 and immigration enforcement together affected the health of Latino immigrant communities, based on the experiences of community health workers. It found that fear, distrust, and reduced access to services continued even after the pandemic, making it harder for people to seek care. Community health workers helped build trust and adapt support, … [Read more...] about “We’re Worse off Now Than During COVID”: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Intensifying Immigration Enforcement as Cascading Crisis
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Community Health Workers’ Perspective on Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Refugees
This study explored how community health workers view family challenges among Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in India. Through group discussions with 18 community health workers, researchers found that migration stress affects parenting, family relationships, and overall well-being. Community health workers help families manage these challenges by offering support, connecting … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Perspective on Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Refugees
Empowering Health Navigators and Communities
In Iowa, growing immigrant communities have highlighted health gaps, especially in rural and underserved areas. To address this, local residents were trained as community health navigators to offer health education and screenings in culturally appropriate ways. So far, over 35 navigators have reached more than 1,200 people in places like churches, mosques, and housing … [Read more...] about Empowering Health Navigators and Communities
Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care: Overview of Development and Outcomes of a Unique Project ECHO Series
Maine has welcomed many new immigrants, but they often struggle to get the healthcare they need. Community Health Workers (CHWs) help bridge this gap, but they’re still new to the MaineHealth system. To help care teams work better with CHWs, a special training series called Project ECHO was created. It included input from community members and CHWs and helped increase care … [Read more...] about Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care: Overview of Development and Outcomes of a Unique Project ECHO Series
Community Health Worker-Led Intervention to Increase Hepatitis D Virus Screening among Immigrants in the Metropolitan-DC Area
Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a serious infection that affects people with hepatitis B (HBV), increasing their risk of liver cancer. However, HDV screening is not common, especially among immigrant communities in Metropolitan-DC, where HBV rates are high. The Health Betterment Initiative (HBI) trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate immigrants about HDV and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker-Led Intervention to Increase Hepatitis D Virus Screening among Immigrants in the Metropolitan-DC Area
