This report documents how CHWs address the problems of health disparities, poor access to care, and the rising cost of health care. Challenges that exist in expanding current CHW programs are also examined. Policy options around finance, workforce, and delivery of care are also discussed. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Community Voices: Promoting Good Health
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Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Cervical Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Women
This study presents the results of a randomized trial of a promotora-led education intervention focused on cervical caner in a local South Philadelphia Hispanic community. The findings suggest that CHWs can provide a novel and culturally-appropriate model for addressing racial and ethnic health disparities in underserved populations. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Cervical Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Women