This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Health Education Specialists in Texas support families in creating smoke-free homes. Among 218 professionals surveyed, most had a positive attitude toward preventing secondhand smoke exposure, but only one-third were providing smoke-free home services. Many who offered support mainly gave advice, while fewer helped … [Read more...] about From Attitude to Action: Identifying the Knowledge and Practice Gap in Smoke-free Home Promotion Among Texas Community Health Workers and Health Education Specialists
Tobacco Cessation
The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review
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
Experiences of community health workers in providing tobacco cessation support within antenatal care services in rural India
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural India helped pregnant women quit tobacco. From 2022 to 2024, CHWs were trained to talk to women about the dangers of tobacco and offer support to help them stop using it. The program was found to fit well into their regular work, and many women stopped using tobacco after a few months. CHWs suggested expanding … [Read more...] about Experiences of community health workers in providing tobacco cessation support within antenatal care services in rural India
Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness on Knowledge of a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training for Community Health Workers
This study looked at how a special training program called C.H.A.N.G.E. helped community health workers (CHWs) in Chicago improve their knowledge about helping people quit tobacco. The program focused on serving people with low incomes, who often have less access to support. Before the training, CHWs knew little about tobacco cessation, but their knowledge improved a lot … [Read more...] about Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness on Knowledge of a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training for Community Health Workers
An exploration of Michigan certified peer support specialists’ perceptions on tobacco use and additional future supports
This study explored peer support specialists' views on tobacco cessation services to improve policies and interventions in rural and urban areas. A survey of 172 peers found that most saw existing services like Quitlines, counseling, and medications as somewhat effective, with peer-to-peer support rated the highest. Rural peers emphasized the need for more access, holistic … [Read more...] about An exploration of Michigan certified peer support specialists’ perceptions on tobacco use and additional future supports