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Learning from community health worker programs, big and small

CHW programs demonstrate the potential for great impacts on population health, but interventions sometimes fail as a result of poor transitioning from program piloting to full scale implementation. Stephen Hodgins outlines some of the reasons these programs fail or succeed. He recommends expansions of research conducted both during intervention piloting and also at broad … [Read more...] about Learning from community health worker programs, big and small

Online versus in-person training of community health workers to enhance hepatitis B virus screening among Korean Americans: Evaluating cost & outcomes

Korean Americans experience chronic hepatitis B Virus (HBV) at alarming rates, attributable in part to a lack of awareness, screening, and vaccination against HBV. CHWs serve an important role in screening and vaccinating Korean Americans for HBV and HBV-related problems, but limited research has evaluated the cost of training these CHWs to provide care. Theresa Shireman and … [Read more...] about Online versus in-person training of community health workers to enhance hepatitis B virus screening among Korean Americans: Evaluating cost & outcomes

Community health worker interventions to promote psychosocial outcomes among people living with HIV– A systematic review

Some CHWs learn how to help people experiencing HIV and AIDS reframe their thinking about the disease to reduce depression, improve quality of life, and engage in treatment. Hae-Ra Han and her colleagues gathered available research about whether different types of training  contribute to positive changes in HIV- and AIDS-related thoughts and behaviors. They identified limited … [Read more...] about Community health worker interventions to promote psychosocial outcomes among people living with HIV– A systematic review

Community Health Worker support for disadvantaged patients with multiple chronic diseases: A randomized clinical trial

Training for CHWs tends to focus on disease-specific interventions, but this training might not fully address the health needs of patients experiencing multiple chronic conditions. Shreya Kangovi and her team created IMPaCT (Individualized Management for Patient-Centered Targets) to teach CHWs how to provide tailored coaching, social support, advocacy, and navigation to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker support for disadvantaged patients with multiple chronic diseases: A randomized clinical trial

Community health workers for pandemic response: a rapid evidence synthesis

This paper presents the results of a rapid evidence synthesis (RES) on CHWs and their role in COVID-19 control and prevention. The authors note that, although more research on implementation is required, findings support the vital role of CHWs in the COVID-19 response. They stress the importance of role clarity, supportive supervision, and work satisfaction for CHWs. … [Read more...] about Community health workers for pandemic response: a rapid evidence synthesis