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Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Substance Use Disorder Readmissions in Medicaid-Enrolled Adults

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This study looked at whether community health workers could help people receiving treatment for substance use problems stay connected to care after leaving hospital or residential treatment. It followed 865 Medicaid patients, with about two-thirds receiving support from community health workers. People who worked with a community health worker were more likely to receive … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Substance Use Disorder Readmissions in Medicaid-Enrolled Adults

Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training

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This study examined whether a short training on opioid overdose prevention could improve community health workers’ knowledge and confidence in responding to overdoses. After the training, participants had a better understanding of opioid overdose response, felt more confident using naloxone (Narcan), and showed more positive attitudes toward helping people affected by opioid … [Read more...] about Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training

Equitable Learning Outcomes Among Community Health Workers Following a Modified Smoking Cessation Training: A Pre-Post Intervention Study

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This study looked at whether a short, adapted training on helping people quit smoking improved knowledge and skills among community health workers in the United States. About 150 workers took part and were assessed before and after the training. After the session, participants showed clear improvements in their understanding of smoking cessation, their motivation, and their … [Read more...] about Equitable Learning Outcomes Among Community Health Workers Following a Modified Smoking Cessation Training: A Pre-Post Intervention Study

The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review

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This study reviewed research on how community health workers help people quit tobacco in the United States. It found that these programs often lead to better quitting outcomes, especially among underserved groups, because CHWs build trust, provide ongoing support, connect people to treatment, and address everyday challenges that affect health. The study suggests expanding these … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review