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“I Feel Like It Should Be a Big Part of Our Training”: Feasibility and Perceptions of a Motivational Interviewing Training for Community Health Workers

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This study explored how feasible it is to train community health workers (CHWs) in motivational interviewing (MI). A group of 24 CHWs in Oklahoma took part in the training, which included online modules and one in-person session. The results showed that the training was well-received and feasible, with most CHWs finding it useful and increasing their use of MI. The training was … [Read more...] about “I Feel Like It Should Be a Big Part of Our Training”: Feasibility and Perceptions of a Motivational Interviewing Training for Community Health Workers

A Feasibility Study Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program to Support Adults With Hearing Loss in Rural Alabama Communities

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This study looked at whether training community health workers (CHWs) could help adults with hearing loss in rural Alabama. Eighteen CHWs got a 3-day training, practiced their skills, and took quizzes and surveys before and after the training. A follow-up session was held 15 months later. Results showed CHWs improved in knowledge and confidence, especially after practicing in … [Read more...] about A Feasibility Study Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program to Support Adults With Hearing Loss in Rural Alabama Communities

Comparing Three Medi-Cal Benefits: Community Health Workers, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists

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This document compares three Medi-Cal services that started in 2022 and 2023: community health workers (CHWs), doulas, and peer support specialists (PSS). It shows how their roles, services, and payment systems differ. CHWs include promotores and community health representatives who support Spanish-speaking and Native communities. The document focuses on core services covered … [Read more...] about Comparing Three Medi-Cal Benefits: Community Health Workers, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists

Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care: Overview of Development and Outcomes of a Unique Project ECHO Series

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Maine has welcomed many new immigrants, but they often struggle to get the healthcare they need. Community Health Workers (CHWs) help bridge this gap, but they’re still new to the MaineHealth system. To help care teams work better with CHWs, a special training series called Project ECHO was created. It included input from community members and CHWs and helped increase care … [Read more...] about Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care: Overview of Development and Outcomes of a Unique Project ECHO Series

Effectiveness and uptake of WhatsApp-based HIV microlearning for healthcare workers in remote South African clinics: a pragmatic, mixed-methods, cluster-randomised trial

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This study tested short HIV training lessons sent through WhatsApp to nurses and community health workers in South Africa. Most participants read the lessons quickly, and the training improved their knowledge and how they cared for patients. Patient care improved by 21% after the training. The approach was simple, well-received, and shows promise as an easy and low-cost way to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness and uptake of WhatsApp-based HIV microlearning for healthcare workers in remote South African clinics: a pragmatic, mixed-methods, cluster-randomised trial