Part 1 of this presentation on Peer-Led HIV Care Models explores peer-led approaches in HIV care that help overcome barriers and enhance service delivery. Attendees will learn how peer roles can improve access and develop the HIV care workforce. Part 2 is on Expanding Access with Community Health Workers. It details the “No Wrong Door” approach which connects clients with … [Read more...] about HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers
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Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities
Maternal mortality remains a serious issue, especially in underserved communities. Women from marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and rural communities, face higher risks due to limited healthcare access, socioeconomic challenges, and racial bias in healthcare. This review examines these disparities, highlighting the impact of poverty, lack of infrastructure, and … [Read more...] about Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities
Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tested whether using community health workers (CHWs) to link primary care, homes, and schools could improve asthma control for low-income Black children in Philadelphia with asthma. Children received asthma care and support in all three settings over a year. Although asthma improved in all groups, only children who had combined clinic-school support before the … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
This study investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) among Latinx/o/a individuals in the US. It finds limited literature on CHW interventions for UAU, mostly focused on men. While CHWs show promise in increasing awareness and satisfaction, alcohol-related outcomes remain largely unchanged. Future research should explore … [Read more...] about A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study investigated the impact of a community health worker (CHW)-led intervention on improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among low-income and racial/ethnic minority individuals diagnosed with cancer. The intervention involved CHWs assisting with advance care planning, symptom screening, and addressing health-related social needs. Results showed that … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
