This study focuses on hypertension among Americans and how Community Health Workers (CHWs) conduct free blood pressure screenings at public events. While these screenings provide valuable initial data, the challenge lies in obtaining consistent follow-up data over time, due to inconsistent attendee presence. Despite this, the screenings identify individuals at risk, allowing … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker: High Risk Stabilization Study
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors Support Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants
This study explores the experiences of 9 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors in Southeast Texas regarding their role in supporting breastfeeding among WIC participants. Through face-to-face interviews, counselors shared novel approaches including using their expertise, involving family members, providing round-the-clock support, and identifying equipment needs. … [Read more...] about Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors Support Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants
An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension increase mortality and healthcare challenges, especially for Hispanics facing access barriers. The Salud y Vida program aimed to help Hispanic adults with poorly controlled T2DM and hypertension along the Texas-Mexico border by incorporating community health workers (CHWs) into a chronic care model. CHWs provided home visits and diabetes … [Read more...] about An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning
This study in St. Louis, Missouri, utilizes the Intersectionality Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework to guide a participatory needs assessment for addressing HIV disparities. The planning team, including researchers and community members, conducted interviews and focus groups to identify challenges in HIV services. Results highlight issues like provider turnover, limited … [Read more...] about St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning
Advancing social care integration in health systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in Bronx, New York
This study examines the integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) among primary care patients in Bronx County, New York, over 12 months. Using the RE-AIM framework, the study evaluates the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the CHW intervention. Results show successful outreach to patients … [Read more...] about Advancing social care integration in health systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in Bronx, New York