This study tested a diabetes education program tailored for Marshallese Pacific Islanders, delivered by community health workers in churches. Over 12 weeks, participants with type 2 diabetes saw significant improvements in blood sugar levels (HbA1c) and slight weight loss (BMI). The results highlight the program's effectiveness and support using family-focused approaches to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches
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How Community Health Workers can Address Tobacco Dependence of High-Risk patients: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Training Needs of Community Health Workers
Community health workers (CHWs) often serve patients in low-income communities with high tobacco use rates, but current tobacco cessation trainings don’t fit their needs. To address this, researchers gathered input from CHWs and program leaders to design a tailored training. Key needs included learning strategies to motivate patients, personalize care, and engage those not … [Read more...] about How Community Health Workers can Address Tobacco Dependence of High-Risk patients: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Training Needs of Community Health Workers
Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.
In Papua New Guinea, where health services face major challenges, nurses and community health workers (CHWs) form most of the health workforce. However, their education programs don’t fully prepare them for national health priorities like maternal health and infection control. A study found that new graduates and their supervisors often disagreed on competency levels, with … [Read more...] about Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.
Expanding Community Health Worker decision space learning from a Participatory Action Research training intervention in a rural South African district
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in South Africa faced numerous challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A training intervention aimed to support CHWs in making local health decisions and assess its impact. The training equipped CHWs with skills to address community health concerns and fostered dialogue between CHWs and stakeholders. Despite systemic constraints like … [Read more...] about Expanding Community Health Worker decision space learning from a Participatory Action Research training intervention in a rural South African district
Training Community Health Workers to Respond to Public Health Demands
This study looked at how nurse-led training sessions for community health workers (CHWs) impacted their skills and confidence in topics like diabetes, mental health, long COVID, STIs, and lead poisoning prevention. By comparing CHWs' knowledge and comfort levels before and after the sessions, the findings showed that the training helped CHWs feel more prepared to educate their … [Read more...] about Training Community Health Workers to Respond to Public Health Demands