This study looked at three programs in New York City where community health workers (CHWs) helped Asian American communities prevent and manage infection-related cancers. The programs focused on H. pylori treatment, HPV screening, and hepatitis B screening and care. Interviews with key stakeholders showed that success depended on keeping strong community partnerships, focusing … [Read more...] about Implementation Evaluation of Three Community-Clinical Infection-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs in New York City: Lessons Learned From Leveraging Community Health Worker Strategies to Enhance Reach and Fit for Asian American Communities
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Recruitment and retention of Chinese men at high risk for lung Cancer: Lessons learned from a pilot trial of a community health worker intervention to increase lung cancer screening uptake
This study tested a program to help Chinese immigrant livery drivers at high risk for lung cancer get screened. Many smoke and are exposed to harmful substances at work. The program used community health workers (CHWs) to educate and guide them, compared to just giving written information. Only 25 people joined out of over 1,000 approached, with challenges including COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Recruitment and retention of Chinese men at high risk for lung Cancer: Lessons learned from a pilot trial of a community health worker intervention to increase lung cancer screening uptake
Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
This study tested a new way to find cancer early in a rural, hilly area of Assam, India. Local community health workers (ASHAs) were trained to screen people for breast, oral, and cervical cancers during home visits. Nearly all the ASHAs took part and screened over 46,000 people, about 70% of those eligible. Most people agreed to be screened at home, and many followed up at … [Read more...] about Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
Barriers and contributions of rural community health workers in enabling cancer early detection and subsequent care in India: a qualitative study
In rural India, cancer is on the rise, but early detection and treatment are often hard to access. Community Health Workers (CHWs) like Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs). Village Health Nurses (VHNs), and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) try to help, but face many challenges. This study spoke to CHWs in three states and found key barriers such as lack of training, poor … [Read more...] about Barriers and contributions of rural community health workers in enabling cancer early detection and subsequent care in India: a qualitative study
Effectiveness of a breast cancer screening program among non-adherent women in Puerto Rico: A community-based participatory research effort of the Puerto Rico CEAL Community Outreach and Engagement Group
Breast cancer is a major health issue for women in Puerto Rico. This study tested whether community health workers (CHWs) could help more women get breast cancer screenings. From December 2023 to June 2024, women aged 50–74 who were overdue for a mammogram were given either information about cancer screening or general health advice. CHWs followed up to see if the women … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a breast cancer screening program among non-adherent women in Puerto Rico: A community-based participatory research effort of the Puerto Rico CEAL Community Outreach and Engagement Group
