Community Health Workers (CHWs) are vital in managing outbreaks through tasks like health education and contact tracing. A pilot project trained 766 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, on epidemic and pandemic preparedness, including COVID-19. A year later, an evaluation revealed that the training improved CHWs' knowledge and skills in managing … [Read more...] about Enhancing the capacity of community health workers in prevention and control of epidemics and pandemics in Wakiso district, Uganda: evaluation of a pilot project
Role of Health Care Professionals in the Success of Blood Pressure Control Interventions in Patients With Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis
Only 13.8% of patients with hypertension have their blood pressure (BP) under control globally. This meta-analysis reviewed 100 randomized controlled trials with 90,474 participants to identify which health care professionals are most effective at delivering BP reduction interventions. The study found that interventions led by pharmacists, community health workers, and health … [Read more...] about Role of Health Care Professionals in the Success of Blood Pressure Control Interventions in Patients With Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis
Understanding Perceptions of Care Coordination and Chronic Illness Management among Black Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors and Providers: Findings from a Quality Improvement Study
Navigating cancer care is complex, especially for patients with additional chronic conditions managed by multiple providers. In this quality improvement study, we assessed the impact of community health worker (CHW) and mHealth support on care coordination and navigation for Black breast and prostate cancer patients with hypertension and/or diabetes. Surveys from patients and … [Read more...] about Understanding Perceptions of Care Coordination and Chronic Illness Management among Black Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors and Providers: Findings from a Quality Improvement Study
“By Us for Us”: Lessons Learned in Developing a National Training and Technical Assistance Center by and for CHWs
In 2021, the CDC funded 67 health departments to implement community health worker (CHW) programs to support the COVID-19 response, and established the CHW-led Envision TTA Center to assist these programs and promote CHW workforce sustainability. After one year, Envision staff were interviewed to identify barriers and facilitators in developing the Center and how well CHW … [Read more...] about “By Us for Us”: Lessons Learned in Developing a National Training and Technical Assistance Center by and for CHWs
Community Health Workers: A Key Workforce to Promote Health Equity for Children in Immigrant Families
In the U.S., children in immigrant families face challenges accessing health care and social services due to complex systems, xenophobia, and limited support. Community health workers (CHWs), who share similar backgrounds with these families, can help by providing culturally appropriate health education, navigation, and support. CHW programs have been shown to improve … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: A Key Workforce to Promote Health Equity for Children in Immigrant Families