This study examined factors influencing collaboration among stunting cadres—community health workers trained to monitor and prevent stunting at the village level. Poor coordination and lack of proper communication tools have led to repeated and inaccurate data collection. The study, involving 63 cadres, found that trust, communication, agreement, and creating public value … [Read more...] about Factors related to the collaboration of cadres in stunting prevention
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Promotores De Salud: An Essential Workforce in Enhancing Hypertension Health Knowledge in Puerto Rico
This study evaluated a hypertension (HTN) health education program in Puerto Rico, led by community health workers (CHWs) using the American Heart Association’s Empowered to Serve modules. CHWs taught participants about HTN prevention and management, provided blood pressure monitors, and referred them to self-monitoring programs. Pre- and post-surveys showed significant … [Read more...] about Promotores De Salud: An Essential Workforce in Enhancing Hypertension Health Knowledge in Puerto Rico
The Impact of Community Health Workers in a Pre-existing Postpartum Hypertension Program
Maternal deaths in the U.S. are rising, with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) contributing significantly, especially among patients of color. This study evaluated whether community health workers (CHWs) improve education, satisfaction, and blood pressure monitoring in postpartum patients with HDP. Patients in a hypertension program received education and a blood … [Read more...] about The Impact of Community Health Workers in a Pre-existing Postpartum Hypertension Program
How Community Health Workers can Address Tobacco Dependence of High-Risk patients: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Training Needs of Community Health Workers
Community health workers (CHWs) often serve patients in low-income communities with high tobacco use rates, but current tobacco cessation trainings don’t fit their needs. To address this, researchers gathered input from CHWs and program leaders to design a tailored training. Key needs included learning strategies to motivate patients, personalize care, and engage those not … [Read more...] about How Community Health Workers can Address Tobacco Dependence of High-Risk patients: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Training Needs of Community Health Workers
Integrating Community Health Workers in Rhode Island — A Roadmap toward Health Equity
Rhode Island has developed a plan to expand and sustain the role of community health workers (CHWs) to improve health equity. With input from 140 leaders, including many CHWs from marginalized communities, the state redefined CHWs' roles to include connecting people to resources and advocating for systemic change. Using federal funding, Rhode Island invested in CHWs as part of … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers in Rhode Island — A Roadmap toward Health Equity
