This study explored how a quality improvement project improves rates of screening and referrals with postpartum Latinx immigrant mothers. CHWs were designated to assist with postpartum depression (PPD) screening and referral for behavioral health services. Results demonstrated a 21% increase in screening of eligible postpartum mothers and referral rates to behavioral health … [Read more...] about Maternal Postpartum Depression Screening and Referral in a Latinx Immigrant Population: A Quality Improvement Study
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Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
This study explored the role of CHWs in COVID-19 response, recovery, and rebuilding and the importance, needs, and perils of CHW models. The ¡Andale! ¿Que Esperas? (AQE) vaccination campaign invested in the CHW workforce in California, expanding access to and instilling confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among Latinx communities.The results highlight the importance of funding CHW … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression
This study investigated the impact of three CHW interventions for diabetes prevention among Cambodian-Americans with depression. Results found that compared to the other interventions, patients participating in the “Eat, Walk, Sleep” and medication therapy management sessions with CHW-pharmacist teams showed a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and a trend for … [Read more...] about Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression
Understanding community health workers’ activities in a community-based child health promotion project in Kyrgyzstan
This study investigated CHW activities in Kyrgyzstan migrant villages and their impact on individuals and communities. Through a mixed method design, researchers analyzed CHW activities through descriptive statistics and thematic qualitative analysis. Results showed that after home visits, CHWs reported a sense of increased autonomy, confidence in resource mobilization, … [Read more...] about Understanding community health workers’ activities in a community-based child health promotion project in Kyrgyzstan
Economic evaluation of a community health worker model for tuberculosis care in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam: a mixed-methods Social Return on Investment Analysis
CHWs play an important role in TB case finding. This study investigated the benefits and return on investment of a CHW model for finding active TB cases. Using the social return on investment methodology. The study found a return of US$36.08 for each dollar invested in the CHW model. … [Read more...] about Economic evaluation of a community health worker model for tuberculosis care in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam: a mixed-methods Social Return on Investment Analysis