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
North America (U.S. and Canada)
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
Implementation fidelity to a behavioral diabetes prevention intervention in two New York City safety net primary care practices
The purpose of this study was to test the impact of a health coaching intervention seeking to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in New York. This intervention, Community Health Outreach to Reduce Diabetes (CHORD), was a cluster-randomized trial examining a CHW education intervention to reduce Type 2 Diabetes among pre-diabetic patients. The results reported in this publication cover … [Read more...] about Implementation fidelity to a behavioral diabetes prevention intervention in two New York City safety net primary care practices
Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Interventions in Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The purpose of this review was to examine the effectiveness of CHW-led interventions in improving colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake rate in racial and ethnic minority populations within the United States. Researchers searched the following databases for randomized controlled trials only within May of 2022: EMBASE, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, and PubMed. Results included ten … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Interventions in Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Tobacco Knowledge, Attitudes, and Services Among Latino/a Community Health Workers
The objective of this study was to describe CHWs’ roles in smoking cessation education to ensure relevance and accessibility of training. Researchers conducted a needs assessment survey with Latino/a CHWs serving Latino/a communities to assess their roles, tobacco related services, attitudes, and knowledge. CHWs offer various services, primarily health education, and most CHWs … [Read more...] about Tobacco Knowledge, Attitudes, and Services Among Latino/a Community Health Workers