This study tested whether using community health workers (CHWs) to link primary care, homes, and schools could improve asthma control for low-income Black children in Philadelphia with asthma. Children received asthma care and support in all three settings over a year. Although asthma improved in all groups, only children who had combined clinic-school support before the … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
This study evaluated the COMONETH project, aimed at improving maternal and newborn care (MNC) in rural Uganda from 2017 to 2020. By training community health workers to educate and refer pregnant women to health facilities, providing educational videos, and enhancing health worker training, the project increased the use of essential MNC services like antenatal and postnatal … [Read more...] about Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
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 … [Read more...] about A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study investigated the impact of a community health worker (CHW)-led intervention on improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among low-income and racial/ethnic minority individuals diagnosed with cancer. The intervention involved CHWs assisting with advance care planning, symptom screening, and addressing health-related social needs. Results showed that … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Community Health Worker Intervention for Newborns Not Passing Initial Universal Hearing Screening
This study assessed the effectiveness of a community health worker (CHW) intervention in ensuring newborns receive outpatient rescreening after failing initial hearing tests. Compared to a group without the CHW intervention, a higher percentage of newborns completed their follow-up screening when CHWs provided education and outreach to caregivers. Integrating CHWs into nursery … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention for Newborns Not Passing Initial Universal Hearing Screening
