This study examined the potential of expanding the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) in Tribal Nations in Oklahoma to improve access to healthcare. Participants identified more benefits than challenges, highlighting stronger connections between communities and health services, improved workforce capacity, better use of resources and technology, and more culturally … [Read more...] about Expanding Care-Delivery: A SWOT Analysis of the Community Health Aide Program in Three Oklahoma Tribes
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Strengthening Community Health Worker and Promotora Workforce Capacity
This study evaluated a statewide training program for community health workers and promotores in California and found that it successfully improved their knowledge, skills, and confidence. More than 500 participants attended culturally relevant and multilingual online workshops, and feedback showed that the training was useful, practical, and well received. The findings … [Read more...] about Strengthening Community Health Worker and Promotora Workforce Capacity
Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid
This study looked at whether training community health volunteers in first aid could improve their ability to respond to emergencies at home. After training that included lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants showed much better knowledge, emergency recognition, wound care, resuscitation skills, and overall preparedness. The study shows that practical … [Read more...] about Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid
Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study
This study looked at whether hands-on CPR training could improve emergency response skills among community health workers in Brazil. After the training, participants had better knowledge and were able to perform CPR more correctly. The study shows that practical, simulation-based training can help prepare community health workers to respond to emergencies more effectively. … [Read more...] about Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study
Enhancing Community Health Worker Communication: Evaluating Simulation-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing
This study looked at whether a one-day training using role-play and practice could improve communication skills among community health workers. After the training, participants felt more confident talking to people with different views, helping them make healthier choices, and addressing false information. The study shows that practical, hands-on training can help community … [Read more...] about Enhancing Community Health Worker Communication: Evaluating Simulation-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing
