Authors: Matthew Lee, Julie Kranick, Victoria Foster, Perla Chebli, Yousra Yusuf, Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Simona C Kwon
This study looked at three programs in New York City where community health workers (CHWs) helped Asian American communities prevent and manage infection-related cancers. The programs focused on H. pylori treatment, HPV screening, and hepatitis B screening and care. Interviews with key stakeholders showed that success depended on keeping strong community partnerships, focusing on the needs of both clients and CHWs, being flexible to fit different settings, and ensuring programs worked well within existing health systems. The findings can guide future CHW-led cancer programs in underserved communities.
Link: Implementation Evaluation of Three Community-Clinical Infection-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs in New York City: Lessons Learned From Leveraging Community Health Worker Strategies to Enhance Reach and Fit for Asian American Communities
Resource Topic: Cancer support, cancer
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes