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Heart 2 Heart: Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension

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This study explores the implications of a church-based community health worker (CHW) intervention to reduce blood pressure among African Americans. Interventions included support and strategies to improve diet and medication adherence. Results from the study included a mean change in systolic blood pressure of -5 mm/Hg, an increase in medication adherence at follow-up, and a … [Read more...] about Heart 2 Heart: Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension

mHealth Intervention for Promoting Hypertension Self-management Among African American Patients Receiving Care at a Community Health Center: Formative Evaluation of the FAITH! Hypertension App

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This study aimed to assess the feasibility of integrating an innovative mHealth intervention into clinical and community settings to improve blood pressure (BP) control among African American patients. Results included a decrease in the mean systolic and diastolic BPs of the 7 patients by 6.5 mm Hg (P=.15) and 2.8 mm Hg (P=.78), respectively, at the immediate post intervention … [Read more...] about mHealth Intervention for Promoting Hypertension Self-management Among African American Patients Receiving Care at a Community Health Center: Formative Evaluation of the FAITH! Hypertension App

Maternal Postpartum Depression Screening and Referral in a Latinx Immigrant Population: A Quality Improvement Study

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This study explored how a quality improvement project improves rates of screening and referrals with postpartum Latinx immigrant mothers. CHWs were designated to assist with postpartum depression (PPD) screening and referral for behavioral health services. Results demonstrated a 21% increase in screening of eligible postpartum mothers and referral rates to behavioral health … [Read more...] about Maternal Postpartum Depression Screening and Referral in a Latinx Immigrant Population: A Quality Improvement Study

Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

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This study explored the role of CHWs in COVID-19 response, recovery, and rebuilding and the importance, needs, and perils of CHW models. The ¡Andale! ¿Que Esperas? (AQE) vaccination campaign invested in the CHW workforce in California, expanding access to and instilling confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among Latinx communities.The results highlight the importance of  funding CHW … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression

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This study investigated the impact of three CHW interventions for diabetes prevention among Cambodian-Americans with depression. Results found that compared to the other interventions, patients participating in the “Eat, Walk, Sleep” and medication therapy management sessions with CHW-pharmacist teams showed a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and a trend for … [Read more...] about Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression