Authors: Serena Rajabiun, Noelle Wiggins, Abigail Smack, Xiyuan Zhang, Brandon Bernard Williams, Robin Lennon-Dearing
Training community health workers (CHWs) and their supervisors can improve care for people living with HIV. This study evaluated the impact of a community-driven training program in eight counties in the southern U.S. from 2021 to 2022. After the training, clients of CHWs showed better viral suppression, greater empowerment, and fewer unmet needs and stigma-related challenges. Using participatory training methods that strengthen CHW integration into healthcare teams can lead to better health and well-being for clients.
Link: Moving Beyond Viral Suppression: Strengthening the Community HIV Workforce to Improve Empowerment and Reduce Stigma in the Memphis Transitional Grant Area
Resource Topic: CHW Role, CHW training, HIV, HIV and AIDS
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes