This qualitative study explores Community Health Workers' (CHWs) experiences in vaccine outreach among refugee populations in Syracuse, NY, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews with CHWs reveal diverse refugee beliefs initially, with low vaccine acceptance. Barriers to vaccine intake include contextual issues and misinformation, while facilitators include CHWs' … [Read more...] about The experiences of community health workers when communicating with refugees about COVID-19 vaccines in Syracuse, NY: A qualitative study
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Critical lessons from a pragmatic randomized trial of home-based COVID-19 testing in rural Native American and Latino communities
This study examines the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) support in facilitating COVID-19 home testing among Native American and Latino adults in rural areas. Results show that CHW assistance significantly improves test completion rates, especially among older adults. However, challenges such as limited technology literacy, language barriers, and transportation … [Read more...] about Critical lessons from a pragmatic randomized trial of home-based COVID-19 testing in rural Native American and Latino communities
Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
The cohealth Health Concierge program operated in Melbourne, Australia from July 2020 to June 2022, aiming to support culturally diverse residents of high-rise public housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through peer-to-peer interactions, Concierges promoted COVID-safe behaviors, facilitated access to health services, and shared information. The program reached many residents … [Read more...] about Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines
This study examines how an innovative COVID-19 program in the Philippines, which combined testing with health risk assessments for other diseases, affected the stress levels of community health workers. Using a survey of 128 workers, it found that factors like age, years of service, gender, and employment status influenced their perception of the program's innovativeness. … [Read more...] about The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines
Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor
The Cosecha network in Florida was established to address the inequities faced by Latinx farmworker communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership with Alianza Americas and local organizations, 73 promotores de salud were trained to provide culturally and linguistically relevant health information. These promotores conducted educational campaigns, facilitated … [Read more...] about Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor