This study compared the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management program led by either registered nurses (RNs) or community health workers (promotores) for Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Both groups showed similar improvements in diabetes self-care behaviors over time, with no significant differences between them. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Promotore-Led Versus Registered Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education in Mexican Americans: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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“Helping Mentally Ill, a Reward Both in this Life and After”: A Qualitative Study Among Community Health Professionals in Somaliland
This study explored the experiences of community mental health workers, predominantly female, nurses, and doctors providing mental health services in Borama, Somaliland. Through focus group discussions, they identified challenges such as stigma, lack of resources, and the dominance of traditional healers. Despite obstacles, they found their work rewarding and crucial in … [Read more...] about “Helping Mentally Ill, a Reward Both in this Life and After”: A Qualitative Study Among Community Health Professionals in Somaliland
Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
This study aims to create recommendations to enhance the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing health inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing 167 studies from 33 LMICs, it assesses how effectively CHWs reach and improve health for the most disadvantaged groups. It also identifies key challenges and supportive factors for … [Read more...] about Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training. Level 1: Health Fundamentals Level 2: Care Coordination
The Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus offers two levels of training for individuals already working in health roles. Level 1: Health Fundamentals is for lay healthcare workers or those with some college experience, focusing on patient support during health screenings, linking them to resources, and … [Read more...] about Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training. Level 1: Health Fundamentals Level 2: Care Coordination
Advocacy and Leadership Training for Promotores
Vision y Compromiso offers a 50-hour program that trains promotores to become advocates for addressing inequalities in local policies. The training focuses on engaging community members in a respectful way to create lasting social and environmental changes. The program is conducted virtually. To register, please contact the organization. … [Read more...] about Advocacy and Leadership Training for Promotores
