This review sought to discuss the various challenges in the early detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions and potential solutions to these challenges in India. Researchers identified the following factors as challenges within the community to the early detection of these poor oral health outcomes: (i) sociodemographic factors, (ii) poorly understood natural history … [Read more...] about Status and Determinants of Early Detection of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions in India
Intervention
Addressing Tobacco Use in Underserved Communities Outside of Primary Care: The Need to Tailor Tobacco Cessation Training for Community Health Workers
The objectives of this study were to describe tobacco practices and the desire for related training among CHWs in communities with low socioeconomic status in Chicago, IL, U.S.A. A mixed-methods needs assessment survey was conducted to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards tobacco cessation among CHWs in Chicago. Focus groups with CHWs were also performed … [Read more...] about Addressing Tobacco Use in Underserved Communities Outside of Primary Care: The Need to Tailor Tobacco Cessation Training for Community Health Workers
New Frontiers in Diabetes Care: Quality Improvement Study of a Population Health Team in Rural Critical Access Hospitals
This study sought to determine if an innovative population health program that integrates medical and social care models improves clinical outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes in a resource-constrained, frontier area. A quality improvement cohort study was conducted with patients with diabetes at St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health (SMHCVH), located in Idaho, … [Read more...] about New Frontiers in Diabetes Care: Quality Improvement Study of a Population Health Team in Rural Critical Access Hospitals
Using telehealth to support community health workers in Uganda during COVID-19: a mixed-method study
The purpose of this study was to assess the functioning of the telehealth approach that was set-up to support CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. A mixed-methods study was conducted involving interviews and surveys with key-informants and an analysis of routine consultation data from the call center. Results uncovered that CHWs made extensive use of the call center, … [Read more...] about Using telehealth to support community health workers in Uganda during COVID-19: a mixed-method study
A three-arm randomized controlled trial using ecological momentary intervention, community health workers, and video feedback at family meals to improve child cardiovascular health: the Family Matters study design
The goal of this paper was to describe the Family Matters study design, data collection protocols, measures, intervention components, process evaluation, and analysis plan in Minnesota, U.S.A. The Family Matters intervention utilizes state-of-the-art intervention methods including EMI, video feedback, and home visiting by CHWs to examine whether increasing the quantity and … [Read more...] about A three-arm randomized controlled trial using ecological momentary intervention, community health workers, and video feedback at family meals to improve child cardiovascular health: the Family Matters study design