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Feasibility of Training Community Health Workers in the Detection of Oral Cancer

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In this cross-sectional study, researchers sought to assess the ability of community health workers to detect early signs of oral cancer. Ten community health workers were trained to collect medical histories, perform oral inspections and  identify lesions, and photograph the oral cavity. CHWs were then tasked with surveying 1,200 participants from 10 regions in the Gautam … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Training Community Health Workers in the Detection of Oral Cancer

A Community Health Worker–Led Multicomponent Program to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening in South Asian Women: A Cluster RCT

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South Asian women in Hong Kong have low cervical cancer screening uptake because of multiple barriers to utilizing health services. This study evaluates the effects of a community health worker−led intervention on improving cervical cancer screening uptake in this population. The study population received a 3 month intervention from CHWs with standardized training. The study … [Read more...] about A Community Health Worker–Led Multicomponent Program to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening in South Asian Women: A Cluster RCT

Cancer related knowledge, attitude, and practice among community health care providers and health assistants in rural Bangladesh

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Community health workers (CHWs) are capable of supporting early cancer detection and management services. The authors of this study, conducted in Bangladesh evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) of CHWs related to cancer detection. They found that a majority of CHWs did not receive any cancer training and many were not aware of cancer resources available in … [Read more...] about Cancer related knowledge, attitude, and practice among community health care providers and health assistants in rural Bangladesh

Can Community Health Workers Increase Palliative Care Use for African American Patients? A Pilot Study

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African American patients with cancer underutilize advance care planning (ACP) and palliative care (PC). This feasibility study investigated whether community health workers (CHWs) could improve ACP and PC utilization for African American patients with advanced cancer. It determined that utilization of CHWs to address PC domains and social determinants of health is feasible. … [Read more...] about Can Community Health Workers Increase Palliative Care Use for African American Patients? A Pilot Study