In this cross-sectional study, researchers from Maryland, U.S. sought to determine knowledge, practices, and readiness to manage intimate partner violence, IPV, among CHWs. Using existing literature, researchers tailored the Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey, or PREMIS. One-hundred and fifty-two CHWs enrolled in the study and took the adapted … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
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Virtual Community Health Workers: Approaches to Patient Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this retrospective analysis, researchers sought to determine which techniques were best used by CHWs in contacting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers examined the reach rate, or rate of successfully contacting a patient, of three different calling methods: the use of a blocked caller-ID, use of Google Voice, and use of Doximity Dialer, a technology that … [Read more...] about Virtual Community Health Workers: Approaches to Patient Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Addressing Hispanic Obesity Disparities Using a Community Health Worker Model Grounded in Motivational Interviewing
In this study, authors investigated the efficacy of a CHW-based motivational interview in addressing obesity among Hispanic adults in El Paso, Texas, USA. More than 650 participants enrolled in the study, with approximately 50 percent assigned to the intervention group. In both study groups, a CHW collected baseline anthropometric data, such as body mass index and body fat … [Read more...] about Addressing Hispanic Obesity Disparities Using a Community Health Worker Model Grounded in Motivational Interviewing
Acceptability of a Community Health Worker Program to Link High-Risk People in Jail to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
This article investigated the acceptability of community health worker programs that would provide incarcerated individuals with pre-exposure prophylaxis. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with high-risk men and women in the carceral system in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Additionally, interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, such as HIV care providers. … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a Community Health Worker Program to Link High-Risk People in Jail to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Indiana community health workers: challenges and opportunities for workforce development
This study utilized online surveys and focus group discussions to assess the strengths, limitations, and practices of CHWs in Indiana, USA. Researchers collected nearly 700 survey responses and conducted four focus groups with CHWs and employers from 25 organizations across Indiana. Using the information collected, researchers were able to develop four recommendations for … [Read more...] about Indiana community health workers: challenges and opportunities for workforce development