In the Guiana Shield, where malaria persists among hard-to-reach populations involved in gold mining, a community-based intervention relies on trained community health workers (CHWs). This study evaluated the quality and effectiveness of the training program for CHWs using a mixed-method case study. The training-of-trainers model, based on the CDC framework, showed high … [Read more...] about Training-of-trainers program for community health workers involved in an innovative and community-based intervention against malaria among goldminers in the Guiana shield a quality and effectiveness evaluation
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Design, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker training programs in Latinx communities: A scoping review
The purpose of this review was to examine the current reporting trends of program design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs for Latinx CHWs in the USA. Researchers explored five scholarly databases to identify articles describing training programs for Latinx CHWs between 2009 to 2021. Findings from the articles that met the inclusion criteria suggested a lack … [Read more...] about Design, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker training programs in Latinx communities: A scoping review
Co-creation of a training for community health workers to enhance skills in serving LGBTQIA+ communities
The goal of this paper was to outline the creation and implementation of a thirty-hour LGBTQIA+ speciality training program for CHWs aimed at enhancing their skills for serving LQBTQIA+ communities. This speciality training program was co-developed by CHW training facilitators, researchers with expertise in LGBTQIA+ populations and health information, and a cohort of LGBTQIA+ … [Read more...] about Co-creation of a training for community health workers to enhance skills in serving LGBTQIA+ communities
Development of Training Curriculum to Improve Patient Communication Skills and Social Support Among Community Health Workers
The aim of this paper was to test and implement a pilot training curriculum focused on building communication skills between CHWs and patients. The curriculum was implemented in three training sessions over WebEx with several state-certified CHWs. The goal of these training sessions was for CHWs to better understand the key elements and applications of active listening, Teach … [Read more...] about Development of Training Curriculum to Improve Patient Communication Skills and Social Support Among Community Health Workers