The Self-Management Resource Center offers leader training for community health workers (CHWs) to teach various self-management programs, including those for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. All training are conducted live, with materials available in Spanish and possibly other languages. Participants receive manuals and must complete practice sessions to earn … [Read more...] about Virtual Leader Trainings for Chronic Conditions Self-Management
Chronic conditions
Prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases in rural India amongst peri- and post-menopausal women: Can artificial intelligence help in early identification?
This study aimed to identify peri- and post-menopausal women at risk of non-communicable diseases in rural India using artificial intelligence. Conducted in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, the observational study focused on women aged 45-60 from three villages in Latur district. Accredited social health activist workers identified 400 women, of whom 316 were … [Read more...] about Prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases in rural India amongst peri- and post-menopausal women: Can artificial intelligence help in early identification?
An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension increase mortality and healthcare challenges, especially for Hispanics facing access barriers. The Salud y Vida program aimed to help Hispanic adults with poorly controlled T2DM and hypertension along the Texas-Mexico border by incorporating community health workers (CHWs) into a chronic care model. CHWs provided home visits and diabetes … [Read more...] about An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Development and Validation of a Stroke Literacy Assessment Test for Community Health Workers
This article presents the development and validation of the Stroke Literacy Assessment Test (SLAT) for assessing Community Health Workers' (CHWs) competencies in stroke prevention. The SLAT evaluates factual knowledge and application levels related to stroke risk factors. Through expert reviews, cognitive interviews, and diagnostic analysis, the SLAT demonstrated validity and … [Read more...] about Development and Validation of a Stroke Literacy Assessment Test for Community Health Workers
Multimorbidity and health care of community health workers in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2019: a cross-sectional study
In this cross-sectional study, authors assessed the health conditions and lifestyle habits of CHWs in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Researchers conducted interviews and clinical evaluations of 262 CHWs. Following evaluations, researchers found that study participants had high rates of chronic conditions, such as pre-diabetes, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. … [Read more...] about Multimorbidity and health care of community health workers in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2019: a cross-sectional study