Authors: Thomas Grice-Jackson, Imogen Rogers, Elizabeth Ford, Robert Dickinson, Kat Frere-Smith, Katie Goddard, Linda Silver, Catherine Topham, Papreen Nahar, Geofrey Musinguzi, Hilde Bastiaens, Harm Van Marwijk
The SPICES-Sussex project in the UK aimed to develop and implement a community-based intervention for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction. Using Voluntary and Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) and CHW partnerships, the project engaged under-served populations. Results showed positive improvements in CVD risk factors among participants, with high acceptability of the personalized approach. Challenges included embedding CHWs in healthcare settings and maintaining participant engagement. Overall, the project highlights the potential of community engagement but emphasizes the need for further integration between sectors for effective preventative healthcare.
Link: A community health worker led approach to cardiovascular disease prevention in the UK -SPICES-Sussex (Scaling-up Packages of Interventions for Cardiovascular disease prevention in selected sites in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa): An implementation research project
Resource Topic: Cardiovascular disease
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
Region: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
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Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes