A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Authors: Mariam Carson, Alicia Fernandez, Marlene Martin

This study investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) among Latinx/o/a individuals in the US. It finds limited literature on CHW interventions for UAU, mostly focused on men. While CHWs show promise in increasing awareness and satisfaction, alcohol-related outcomes remain largely unchanged. Future research should explore more intensive interventions, incorporate evidence-based treatment, and include women to effectively address UAU in this population.