Authors: Wen Hsin Chen, Robert Ohsfeldt, Murray Côté, Eva Shipp, Marivel Sanchez, Arica Brandford, Jane N Bolin
This study looked at whether community health workers (CHWs) helping uninsured, low-income adults get screened for colorectal cancer is cost-effective. Using data from a Texas program with 3,196 participants, researchers found that CHW support increased screening and added only a small cost for each extra year of life gained. The results suggest that CHW-led navigation can improve screening and reduce health disparities in underserved populations.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Cancer Patients Care, cancer
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No