This study looked at how Latino communities in North Carolina experienced enrolling in Medicaid after expansion. Many people either did not enroll or tried but were unsuccessful, often due to limited understanding of how health insurance works. Language barriers and being foreign-born also made enrollment more difficult. Community health workers, who often speak the same … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion for La Comunidad Latina in North Carolina: Community Health Workers’ Role in Outreach
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.
This study looked at how a community health worker–led mental health program helps people with depression and anxiety. The program included training in mindfulness and encouraged people to take an active role in managing their mental health. Among over 1,000 participants, the results showed that improvements were mainly linked to increased mindfulness and confidence in managing … [Read more...] about Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.
Community Health Worker Perspectives on Building Patient-Provider Trust in Rural Communities of the San Joaquin Valley, California: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how community health workers help build trust between patients and healthcare providers. Through group discussions with workers from rural health centers in California, the study found that trust is affected by power differences between providers and patients, the quality of communication, and respect for patients’ culture and language. Community health … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Perspectives on Building Patient-Provider Trust in Rural Communities of the San Joaquin Valley, California: A Qualitative Study
From clinics to communities: community health workers’ perspectives on taking on the behavioral health care manager role for community-based geriatric depression treatment
This study explored whether community health workers could take on a larger role in supporting mental health care within community organizations. Interviews with workers from five U.S. states showed that many were open to the idea and felt capable of doing tasks such as assessing mental health, supporting patients, and working with mental health specialists, especially if they … [Read more...] about From clinics to communities: community health workers’ perspectives on taking on the behavioral health care manager role for community-based geriatric depression treatment
Acceptability of a practical geriatric assessment intervention with older adult cancer survivors and community health workers/promotoras: a qualitative investigation
This study explored whether a community health worker–led assessment program would be acceptable for supporting older cancer survivors. Researchers spoke with community health workers (promotoras) and cancer survivors to understand their views. Both groups felt the approach was useful because it could help identify health challenges, support daily living needs, and connect … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a practical geriatric assessment intervention with older adult cancer survivors and community health workers/promotoras: a qualitative investigation