This review examined 30 studies involving more than 15,000 people to assess whether community health worker (CHW)-led programmes can help reduce the risk of heart disease and related conditions among vulnerable populations. The findings showed that these programmes helped lower blood pressure, with some small improvements in weight and blood sugar levels, but did not … [Read more...] about Effects of community health worker-led interventions on cardiometabolic outcomes in vulnerable populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Best Practices for Integrating Community Health Workers Into Care Teams and Organizations: Lessons From the Front Line
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) were included in health organisations and care teams across seven sites in the United States. Interviews with 25 CHWs, programme staff and partners found that clear job roles, supportive leadership, good communication, teamwork and involving CHWs in decisions helped them become valued members of organisations. However, … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Integrating Community Health Workers Into Care Teams and Organizations: Lessons From the Front Line
Shaping the Future: A CHW-Led Movement to Achieve Sustainability
This study examined how a training programme helped US health departments plan for the long-term future of their community health worker (CHW) workforce. Twenty of the 22 participating teams completed at least half of the training, and 18 developed goals for keeping CHW programmes running beyond short-term funding. The training and a national summit helped participants better … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future: A CHW-Led Movement to Achieve Sustainability
Pandemic era expansion of state laws governing the professionalization of community health workers
This study examined laws guiding the training, certification and professional development of community health workers (CHWs) across 54 US jurisdictions between 2019 and 2024. It found that more jurisdictions introduced clearer definitions of CHW roles, certification and training requirements during this period. However, fewer required formal education qualifications. The study … [Read more...] about Pandemic era expansion of state laws governing the professionalization of community health workers
“Invest in Us!” Exploring the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Community Health Worker Workforce
This study explored what helps community health workers (CHWs) keep their jobs and remain part of organisations over the long term, based on 27 interviews with CHWs, programme staff and partners involved in a US COVID-19 response initiative. It found that organisations differed in how well they understood and used CHWs’ skills, while supportive leaders, clear workplace policies … [Read more...] about “Invest in Us!” Exploring the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Community Health Worker Workforce