The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for stronger community engagement in the US public health system. Online surveys of community-based organizations and metropolitan health departments identified key barriers such as mistrust, funding issues, and limited shared decision-making. To address these, six policy recommendations were made: establish community councils for … [Read more...] about The Community As A Full Partner: A New Model For Public Health
Feasibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Oral cancer screening in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
This study assessed the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in detecting oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) through visual screening in South Asia and Southeast Asia. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found that CHWs identified 8% of cases as suspicious and 92% as normal. The screenings had a sensitivity of 75% and specificity … [Read more...] about Feasibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Oral cancer screening in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
This study aimed to address high blood pressure (BP) in remote communities of Uganda by training community health workers (CHWs) to screen and educate residents. In 42 randomly selected villages, CHWs measured BP and invited adults for screening. Those with high BP joined support groups for self-management and lifestyle education. Among 2,016 participants, 28.3% had high BP, … [Read more...] about Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
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
“Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services
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