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
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Can Community Health Workers in Miami Disrupt Disparities among Black People Living with HIV: A Qualitative Analysis
This study explores how clinic-based Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help improve HIV management among Black people living with HIV (BPLH) in South Florida, where the HIV impact is significant. CHWs usually work in non-clinical settings, and there is limited data on their effectiveness in clinical environments. From March 2021 to January 2022, semi-structured interviews … [Read more...] about Can Community Health Workers in Miami Disrupt Disparities among Black People Living with HIV: A Qualitative Analysis
Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study
This study aimed to understand how community health workers (CHWs) connect clients to resources and create a model for effective CHW referral systems. Through interviews with CHWs, key actions were identified, such as assisting with paperwork and transportation, actively communicating with resource organizations, and following up with clients. Themes emerged related to … [Read more...] about Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study
Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers
Community health workers (CHWs) play a growing role in reducing health disparities in primary care, but there is limited information on how primary care practitioners (PCPs) interact with them. This study found that 55% of 1,504 PCPs reported working with CHWs, with engagement varying by certain demographic and practice-related factors. PCPs recognized that CHWs perform many … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers
Harlem Health Advocacy Partners: A Local Health Department’s Place-Based Community Health Worker Program
The Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) was launched in January 2015 by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to improve the health of public housing residents in East and Central Harlem and reduce racial health disparities. The program utilizes community health workers (CHWs) who provide health education, support, and advocacy. Various evaluation … [Read more...] about Harlem Health Advocacy Partners: A Local Health Department’s Place-Based Community Health Worker Program
