This study focused on people with HIV who use substances and are recently released from jail. It tested a combined intervention involving community health workers (CHW) and a re-entry organization to improve HIV and substance use outcomes. Results showed improved substance use outcomes but no significant difference in HIV viral suppression outcomes compared to standard care. … [Read more...] about A randomized control trial of a combined community health worker and re-entry intervention for people with HIV recently released from jail who use substances
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance
This study investigated the impact of a home visiting program called Strong Beginnings, which involved community health workers collaborating with nurses and social workers, on birth outcomes and maternal care for Medicaid-insured individuals. The analysis included over 125,000 mother-infant pairs. Results showed that participation in Strong Beginnings was linked to lower rates … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance
Integrating Community Health Workers into Hospital Systems Through a Social Work Partnership: A Report from the Field
This report discusses a partnership between social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) to address social determinants of health (SDoH) for high-risk patients in an urban safety-net hospital system. CHWs, who share experiences and understanding with the communities they serve, bridge health, social, and community systems. While CHWs have shown effectiveness in … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers into Hospital Systems Through a Social Work Partnership: A Report from the Field
Assessing Brigada Digital de Salud Audience Reach and Engagement A Digital Community Health Worker Model to Address COVID-19 Misinformation in Spanish on Social Media
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. faced a lack of timely and culturally appropriate information. To bridge this gap, Brigada Digital de Salud utilized social media to share tailored COVID-19 content. Trained community health workers posted educational content on vaccination, infection risks, and scientific concepts, aiming to engage, inform, … [Read more...] about Assessing Brigada Digital de Salud Audience Reach and Engagement A Digital Community Health Worker Model to Address COVID-19 Misinformation in Spanish on Social Media
Adapting Community Health Worker Care Models to Advance Mental Health Services Among LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Native American and Asian American youth (referred to as youth of color) face significant mental health disparities due to barriers in accessing care, including stigma and discrimination. Community Health Worker (CHW) models have potential to address these disparities. A qualitative study in Massachusetts and California explored adaptations needed for CHW … [Read more...] about Adapting Community Health Worker Care Models to Advance Mental Health Services Among LGBTQ Youth