This proposal, "Enhancing Economic Stability through Workforce Development for the Rural Populations of Burke County Using a Community Health Worker Approach," aims to improve economic stability in Burke County, North Carolina, where many residents face high poverty and unemployment. It plans to use community health workers to help with education, healthcare, and job … [Read more...] about Enhancing Economic Stability Through Workforce Development For The Rural Populations Of Burke County Using A Community Health Worker Approach
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Child Home Safety in Hispanic and Rural Communities Along the Texas–Mexico Border: A Community Health Worker Intervention
This study explored whether community health workers (CHWs) could reduce safety hazards in homes of low-income, rural Hispanic families along the Texas-Mexico border. CHWs visited 47 families with young children to check for hazards and distribute safety devices. After 30 days, the number of hazards in these homes decreased by 26.2%, and the risk of hazards dropped by 70%. The … [Read more...] about Child Home Safety in Hispanic and Rural Communities Along the Texas–Mexico Border: A Community Health Worker Intervention
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
A program led by community health workers (CHWs) aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers in Washington state about pesticide safety. The CHWs conducted 28 workshops in Spanish, reaching 263 participants from various communities. Most attendees had not received prior pesticide training. After the workshops, participants showed improved understanding of … [Read more...] about Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
Pilot randomized controlled trial of biofeedback on reducing psychological and physiological stress among persons experiencing homelessness
This study tested a heart rate variability-biofeedback (HRV-BF) intervention against a health promotion (HP) program to improve mental health in homeless adults in Los Angeles. Forty participants were divided into two groups, receiving eight weekly sessions over two months, delivered by a nurse-led team of community health workers (CHWs). Both interventions improved heart rate … [Read more...] about Pilot randomized controlled trial of biofeedback on reducing psychological and physiological stress among persons experiencing homelessness
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
A program in Chicago used community health workers (CHWs) to visit homes and help manage pediatric asthma, aiming to reduce asthma-related health issues and hospital visits. The study included 123 children, mostly non-Hispanic black, aged 2–18. After participating, children had fewer daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms and used less rescue medication. Emergency department … [Read more...] about Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
