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The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys

This study evaluates the impact of the 2018 state certification for community health workers (CHWs) in Massachusetts. Surveys were conducted with CHWs and their employers in 2016 and 2021 to assess the effects of certification. The results showed that certification led to higher pay, better perceptions of CHWs, and better integration into care teams for certified CHWs. There … [Read more...] about The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys

This study explores a new service model where Community Health Workers (CHWs) support older Latino adults with hearing loss through teleaudiology. Researchers interviewed participants about their experiences 17 weeks after receiving hearing aids. Of the 28 participants, 19 were interviewed. Both groups, with and without CHWs, reported positive experiences with teleaudiology and … [Read more...] about “Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services

This study maps the evidence and scope of physical rehabilitation services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Out of 6996 articles identified in a scoping review, 20 were selected for analysis. The studies came from countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda. CHWs were involved in assessments, … [Read more...] about Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Fewer than half of eligible Black women are assessed for genetic cancer risk, and only 28% follow through with preventive measures. Community health workers (CHWs) can bridge the gap between health systems and the community but are often overlooked in genetic risk assessment. To address this, this study developed an online training program called KEEP IT (Keeping Each other … [Read more...] about Results from the Delivery of a Community Health Worker Training to Advance Competencies in Cancer Genomics

Pakistan has poor breastfeeding rates, contributing to high infant morbidity and mortality. Less than half of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed, only 20% are breastfed within the first hour, and nearly half never receive colostrum. Lady health workers (LHWs) support maternal and child health programs, including breastfeeding, in their communities. This study … [Read more...] about Beliefs, Experiences, and Practices of Lady Health Workers in Facilitating Breastfeeding in Rural Communities in Pakistan