The focus of this paper was to explore the steps to partner with Native Nations of Arizona to engage community health representatives (CHRs) as a trusted source for building awareness on COVID-19 clinical research and vaccine trials. Three Tribal CHR programs were engaged to develop and refine culturally centered educational materials and a pre-post survey using a … [Read more...] about Community Health Representatives as Trusted Sources for Increasing Representation of American Indian Communities in Clinical Research
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Applying Human-Centered Design in Global Mental Health to Improve Reach Among Underserved Populations in the United States and India
The purpose of this paper was to showcase how two global mental health research teams applied human-centered design (HCD) to develop mobile health tools, each directed at reducing treatment gaps in underserved populations. Case study 1 digitally adapted the delivery of the Family Strengthening Intervention for Refugees, which is aimed to improve mental health and family … [Read more...] about Applying Human-Centered Design in Global Mental Health to Improve Reach Among Underserved Populations in the United States and India
Advance Care Planning With Black Women with Breast Cancer: A Community Health Worker Model
This study sought to examine multilevel facilitators and barriers to successful advance care planning (ACP) conversations among Black women from the perspective of providers and CHWs who serve this community. Providers and CHWs were recruited from an academic medical center in a large urban city, and focus groups and interviews were conducted on barriers and facilitators to ACP … [Read more...] about Advance Care Planning With Black Women with Breast Cancer: A Community Health Worker Model
Unsung heroes in health education and promotion: How Community Health Workers contribute to hypertension management
The goal of this paper was to gain a better understanding of the CHW-led Self-Management Blood Pressure (SMBP) program offered through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. The SMBP program aims to improve the management of hypertension through awareness, education, navigation, advocacy, and resource assistance via structured workshops and regular follow-up. … [Read more...] about Unsung heroes in health education and promotion: How Community Health Workers contribute to hypertension management
Engaging rural communities to incorporate social determinants in developing strategies to improve access to health care in the Missouri Bootheel counties
The aim of this study was to engage community members and practice partners across multiple sectors in a participatory strategy development process to a) identify social and organizational determinants of accessing health care, b) collectively prioritize identified issues, and c) develop strategies for change. A collaborative team of academics, practice partners, and community … [Read more...] about Engaging rural communities to incorporate social determinants in developing strategies to improve access to health care in the Missouri Bootheel counties