The authors developed the Addressing Latinx CANcer Care Equity Study to improve access to precision medicine for low-income and Latinx cancer patients in Monterey County, California. Clinicians received training, and community health workers educated patients to discuss precision medicine with their oncologists. In the study, 110 patients were split into two groups: one … [Read more...] about The effect of a multilevel community health worker-led intervention on patient knowledge and receipt of precision medicine: Updated findings from a randomized clinical trial.
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The Community As A Full Partner: A New Model For Public Health
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for stronger community engagement in the US public health system. Online surveys of community-based organizations and metropolitan health departments identified key barriers such as mistrust, funding issues, and limited shared decision-making. To address these, six policy recommendations were made: establish community councils for … [Read more...] about The Community As A Full Partner: A New Model For Public Health
The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys
This study evaluates the impact of the 2018 state certification for community health workers (CHWs) in Massachusetts. Surveys were conducted with CHWs and their employers in 2016 and 2021 to assess the effects of certification. The results showed that certification led to higher pay, better perceptions of CHWs, and better integration into care teams for certified CHWs. There … [Read more...] about The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys
“Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services
This study explores a new service model where Community Health Workers (CHWs) support older Latino adults with hearing loss through teleaudiology. Researchers interviewed participants about their experiences 17 weeks after receiving hearing aids. Of the 28 participants, 19 were interviewed. Both groups, with and without CHWs, reported positive experiences with teleaudiology and … [Read more...] about “Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services
Results from the Delivery of a Community Health Worker Training to Advance Competencies in Cancer Genomics
Fewer than half of eligible Black women are assessed for genetic cancer risk, and only 28% follow through with preventive measures. Community health workers (CHWs) can bridge the gap between health systems and the community but are often overlooked in genetic risk assessment. To address this, this study developed an online training program called KEEP IT (Keeping Each other … [Read more...] about Results from the Delivery of a Community Health Worker Training to Advance Competencies in Cancer Genomics