This study examines the integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) among primary care patients in Bronx County, New York, over 12 months. Using the RE-AIM framework, the study evaluates the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the CHW intervention. Results show successful outreach to patients … [Read more...] about Advancing social care integration in health systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in Bronx, New York
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The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda
In rural Rwanda, community health workers were trained using The Vicious Worm education software to increase knowledge about Taenia solium infections. A study with 207 participants found that baseline knowledge about cysticercosis was low. However, after training, knowledge significantly improved and was maintained four weeks later. Despite challenges like digital illiteracy … [Read more...] about The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda
Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
Two educational workshops in Spanish were conducted for 81 Hispanic/Latino community health workers in the Chicagoland area to increase their knowledge of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Pre/post-surveys showed a significant improvement in their understanding of PD causes, symptoms, treatment, and available resources. Educating community health workers in their native language can … [Read more...] about Community-academic Initiative to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease in Hispanic/Latino Community Health Workers
Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker-serving community health workers
This paper explores the learning processes and preferences of community health workers (CHWs) serving farmworkers in the USA. Interviews with 17 CHWs revealed a preference for visual and hands-on learning styles. Understanding these preferences can help create more effective learning materials for CHWs, benefiting public health efforts. … [Read more...] about Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker-serving community health workers
The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modeling study
This paper examines the impact of India's Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) program on modern contraception uptake using nationwide survey data. Findings reveal that women who interacted with ASHAs were twice as likely to use modern contraception. However, only 28.1% of women reported recent contact with ASHAs. Strengthening the ASHA program is crucial for achieving … [Read more...] about The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modeling study