The goal of this paper was to outline the creation and implementation of a thirty-hour LGBTQIA+ speciality training program for CHWs aimed at enhancing their skills for serving LQBTQIA+ communities. This speciality training program was co-developed by CHW training facilitators, researchers with expertise in LGBTQIA+ populations and health information, and a cohort of LGBTQIA+ … [Read more...] about Co-creation of a training for community health workers to enhance skills in serving LGBTQIA+ communities
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Evaluating the Dissemination and Implementation of a Community Health Worker-Based Community Wide Campaign to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Physical Activity among Latinos along the U.S.-Mexico Border
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dissemination and implementation of a culturally tailored, community-wide campaign (CWC) called Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! (TSSC). TSSC aimed at increasing fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption and physical activity (PA) engagement among low-income Latinos of Mexican descent living along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, USA. The primary … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Dissemination and Implementation of a Community Health Worker-Based Community Wide Campaign to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Physical Activity among Latinos along the U.S.-Mexico Border
A Community Health Worker-Led Positive Psychology Intervention for African American Older Adults With Chronic Pain
A randomized pilot trial was conducted in Michigan, USA to determine the effectiveness of the Positive STEPS intervention. The Positive STEPS program is a CHW-delivered, culturally congruent chronic pain self-management intervention that entails positive psychology principles and highlights social determinants of pain and pain management. This study was conducted among older … [Read more...] about A Community Health Worker-Led Positive Psychology Intervention for African American Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care: Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers Using Human-in-the-Loop Artificial Intelligence
The goal of this paper was to outline a scalable digital health-enabled community-centered care model (D-CCC) aimed at empowering future CHWs using human-in-the-loop artificial intelligence. This D-CCC model was developed from a multidisciplinary collaboration among nursing, computer science, engineering, and human-computer interaction experts. It transforms manual and … [Read more...] about Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care: Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers Using Human-in-the-Loop Artificial Intelligence
Development of Training Curriculum to Improve Patient Communication Skills and Social Support Among Community Health Workers
The aim of this paper was to test and implement a pilot training curriculum focused on building communication skills between CHWs and patients. The curriculum was implemented in three training sessions over WebEx with several state-certified CHWs. The goal of these training sessions was for CHWs to better understand the key elements and applications of active listening, Teach … [Read more...] about Development of Training Curriculum to Improve Patient Communication Skills and Social Support Among Community Health Workers