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
Migrants health
Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Delivered Depression Intervention for Uninsured Latine Immigrants
This study tested a mental health program, Strong Minds, delivered by community health workers to Spanish-speaking Latine immigrants in the U.S. Participants who completed the 10-session program showed improvements in depression and anxiety. People with more severe symptoms were more likely to finish the program. The results suggest CHWs can effectively deliver mental health … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Delivered Depression Intervention for Uninsured Latine Immigrants
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
Pandemic Communities of Fate and Care Penalties Among Community Outreach Workers in California’s Central Valley
This study looked at the experiences of 43 community outreach workers supporting immigrant communities in California during COVID-19. While their work was praised as essential, it was still underpaid and undervalued. The pandemic brought these workers closer together, but it also highlighted inequalities tied to gender, race, and legal status. In the end, their important role … [Read more...] about Pandemic Communities of Fate and Care Penalties Among Community Outreach Workers in California’s Central Valley
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