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Approaches and outcomes of community health worker’s interventions for hypertension management and control in low-income and middle-income countries: systematic review

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This review sought to critically assess the scope, content, and outcomes of CHW interventions designed to reduce blood pressure (BP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A search of databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, OpenGrey, Cochrane Central Trials Register and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews) was conducted to identify studies in LMICs from 2000 to … [Read more...] about Approaches and outcomes of community health worker’s interventions for hypertension management and control in low-income and middle-income countries: systematic review

Knowledge and Attitudes of Potential Community Health Worker Employers: Findings from the State of Arkansas, USA

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In this qualitative study, authors sought to understand stakeholder knowledge and attitudes about community health workers in Arkansas, United States. Researchers distributed an online survey to 151 respondents from state and local health organizations and systems. More than 90 percent of respondents believed that CHWs can effectively serve as liaisons, help patients navigate … [Read more...] about Knowledge and Attitudes of Potential Community Health Worker Employers: Findings from the State of Arkansas, USA

Why Community Health Workers’ Roles in Latinx Communities Are Essential

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In this first-person narrative, author Wendy Hernandez-Gordon discusses the essential role of community health workers, especially among Latinx communities. Hernandez-Gordon draws on her personal experience with racism and working as a CHW. Overall, Hernandez-Gordon argues that the growing CHW profession, if integrated more broadly into the healthcare workforce, will increase … [Read more...] about Why Community Health Workers’ Roles in Latinx Communities Are Essential

Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers

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In this study, researchers conducted a needs assessment for a community health worker program designed to facilitate lung cancer screening among Chinese immigrant for-hire drivers. Researchers conducted interviews with 13 health professionals who served Chinese communities in New York City, United States. Participants were introduced to the CHW intervention, the IMPaCT, or … [Read more...] about Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers

Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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In this systematic review, authors review perceived barriers and enablers of community health worker engagement in addressing maternal and child health (MCH). Researchers identified 1561 articles from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Authors identified four different levels of determinants for effective CHW MCH programs: individual, … [Read more...] about Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review