This project assessed the knowledge of Michigan community health workers (CHWs) about preconception healthcare. A survey revealed that CHWs had low self-reported knowledge on the topic but faced few barriers to including it in their work. The findings highlight the need for tailored training to help CHWs raise awareness and address preconception health in their communities. … [Read more...] about Closing Gaps to Address Lifespan Health: Considerations for Developing a Preconception Healthcare Training for Community Health Workers
Adapting a mobile TB screening unit to provide integrated screening services and linkage to primary care
We piloted a mobile health screening program in underserved communities in Lima, Peru, combining checks for TB, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. To reduce TB stigma, the program was rebranded, and community health workers (CHWs) helped link people to care. Between August and December 2023, 1,000 adults were screened, with 254 referred for evaluation. Of these, 197 … [Read more...] about Adapting a mobile TB screening unit to provide integrated screening services and linkage to primary care
“Caminando y socializando con Happy Older Latinos are Active (HOLA)”: Results of a randomized clinical trial to promote health and prevent depression and anxiety in older Latinos
This study tested the HOLA program, a health promotion intervention for older Latinos at risk of depression or anxiety. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to either HOLA or a control group with psychoeducation. Most attended sessions and were highly satisfied. Results showed HOLA significantly reduced anxiety symptoms compared to the control group (60% vs. 27%). The … [Read more...] about “Caminando y socializando con Happy Older Latinos are Active (HOLA)”: Results of a randomized clinical trial to promote health and prevent depression and anxiety in older Latinos
Randomized controlled trial of a pilot PrEP linkage intervention for individuals leaving incarceration in a southern state: Design and baseline characteristics
This pilot study, PrEP-Link, tests using community health workers (CHWs) to help people leaving incarceration access PrEP (a daily HIV prevention medication) and other services. Eighty participants were enrolled, with half receiving standard care and half getting additional personalized support from CHWs for up to a year. At baseline, participants showed high risk for HIV and … [Read more...] about Randomized controlled trial of a pilot PrEP linkage intervention for individuals leaving incarceration in a southern state: Design and baseline characteristics
Demand and supply side factors that drive delayed referrals from traditional birth attendants to public primary healthcare facilities: Insights from three states in Nigeria
Many pregnant women in Nigeria prefer traditional birth attendants (TBAs) for childbirth due to trust, cultural beliefs, and religious practices. However, TBAs often delay referring women to health centers, risking complications. Challenges include community preference for TBAs, inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, and weak enforcement of good practices at health … [Read more...] about Demand and supply side factors that drive delayed referrals from traditional birth attendants to public primary healthcare facilities: Insights from three states in Nigeria