In the U.S., children in immigrant families face challenges accessing health care and social services due to complex systems, xenophobia, and limited support. Community health workers (CHWs), who share similar backgrounds with these families, can help by providing culturally appropriate health education, navigation, and support. CHW programs have been shown to improve … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: A Key Workforce to Promote Health Equity for Children in Immigrant Families
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Maintenance of knowledge acquired by community health workers on hearing health topics: A remote teaching approach
This study assessed whether community health workers retained knowledge about hearing health over time and whether retention was influenced by their age, education level, or length of service. Thirty participants attended four remote meetings covering various hearing health topics, with quizzes given immediately after training and later on. The results showed no significant … [Read more...] about Maintenance of knowledge acquired by community health workers on hearing health topics: A remote teaching approach
Preparing Community Health Workers and Promotores to Prevent and Reduce Falls Among Older Adults
This course is designed to help community health workers and promotores enhance their ability to reduce falls and minimize injury among older adults. Participants build on their existing knowledge and skills to address risk factors for falling by strengthening their observing, recording, and reporting (ORR) skills and improve how they communicate concerns to older adult … [Read more...] about Preparing Community Health Workers and Promotores to Prevent and Reduce Falls Among Older Adults
“She’s a Family Member”: How Community Health Workers Impact Perinatal Mothers’ Stress Through Social-Emotional Support and Connections to Programs and Resources
This study explores how the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB program impacts stress and mental wellbeing in perinatal mothers. The program connects mothers with community health workers (CHWs) who assess risk factors and link them to appropriate care. A survey of 119 mothers and monthly interviews with 41 mothers showed significant stress reduction and improved feelings of safety … [Read more...] about “She’s a Family Member”: How Community Health Workers Impact Perinatal Mothers’ Stress Through Social-Emotional Support and Connections to Programs and Resources
A mixed-method study exploring the practice experiences and resource needs of a statewide cross-sector service navigation workforce
This study examines the experiences and needs of 91 service navigators, such as family navigators and community health workers, through surveys and interviews. Navigators rated all aspects of their work as very important, but their resource needs varied by location. There was a moderate association between self-efficacy and attitudes towards evidence-based practices (EBPs), … [Read more...] about A mixed-method study exploring the practice experiences and resource needs of a statewide cross-sector service navigation workforce