This study attempts to characterize the relationship dynamics between Latino participants and CHWs from the participant's perspective to determine if CHW-delivered community interventions affect behavior change among participants who reported anxiety and depression. … [Read more...] about Participants’ perceptions of interactions with community health workers who promote behavior change: a qualitative characterization from participants with normal, depressive, and anxious mood states
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Evaluating the training of Chinese-speaking community health workers to implement a small group intervention promoting mammography
This randomized control trial evaluated the use of community health workers in increasing adherence to mammography screening guidelines among Chinese American women. … [Read more...] about Evaluating the training of Chinese-speaking community health workers to implement a small group intervention promoting mammography
Health policy and system support to optimise community health worker programmes: an abridged WHO guideline
This abridged version of the WHO CHW guideline, provides a snapshot for policy makers, planners and managers on the evidence and recommendations for improving community health worker program optimization … [Read more...] about Health policy and system support to optimise community health worker programmes: an abridged WHO guideline
Effect of Community Health Worker Support on Clinical Outcomes of Low-Income Patients Across Primary Care Facilities-A Randomized Clinical Trial
This randomized trial sort to assess whether a standardized intervention delivered by community health workers can be effective for improving clinical outcomes. The results showed that indeed they could improve patient-perceived quality. … [Read more...] about Effect of Community Health Worker Support on Clinical Outcomes of Low-Income Patients Across Primary Care Facilities-A Randomized Clinical Trial
Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM): Updated Program Functionality Matrix for Optimizing Community Health Programs
To support quality CHW program design and implementation, USAID, UNICEF, the Community Health Impact Coalition, and Initiatives Inc. have updated and adapted the Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM) Program Functionality Matrix tool. This tool can be applied at district, regional, and national levels to identify and close gaps in design and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM): Updated Program Functionality Matrix for Optimizing Community Health Programs