The purpose of this study was to better understand the well-being of perinatal health workers within Black communities. A focus group was conducted with seven nurses and community health workers (CHWs), and uncovered several themes relating to shared lived experiences between providers and clients, complex dynamics underscoring interactions with clients and medical systems, and … [Read more...] about “We Experience What They Experience”: Black Nurses’ and Community Health Workers’ Reflections on Providing Culturally Specific Perinatal Health Care
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Factors predicting parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control program
This study sought to evaluate predictors of parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control intervention. Predictors were assessed through a clinic-based CHW-led Family Wellness Program consisting of in-person educational workshops attended by parents and children. Participants included adult caretakers of children aged 2-11 years, and attendance at … [Read more...] about Factors predicting parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control program
Community Health Representatives as Trusted Sources for Increasing Representation of American Indian Communities in Clinical Research
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
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