The study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) home visiting program aimed at reducing pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago. The program involved CHWs providing tailored asthma management education during home visits. Results showed significant reductions in asthma symptoms, rescue medication usage, and emergency department visits among participants. … [Read more...] about Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
Impact of training and case manager support for traditional birth attendants in the linkage of care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria: a 3-arm cluster randomized control trial
The study assessed the effectiveness of a training model involving case managers and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to improve HIV care for pregnant women in Nigeria. Three groups of TBAs were compared: one received training only, one received training plus case manager support, and one served as a control. While improvements were seen in HIV testing referrals and … [Read more...] about Impact of training and case manager support for traditional birth attendants in the linkage of care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria: a 3-arm cluster randomized control trial
Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans
This study evaluates the effectiveness of using culturally and linguistically appropriate community health workers (CHWs) to provide family health history (FHH)-based breast cancer education to Chinese Americans. Results show significant improvements in FHH collection, communication, and knowledge among participants immediately after and 3 months post-education. Additionally, a … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans
Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform
This study explores the effectiveness of a community-based patient navigation program for breast cancer screening. Using a sustainability framework, the program secured funding from both city and state health departments, expanded institutional support, and engaged policymakers to advocate for training and reimbursement for patient navigators and community health workers. The … [Read more...] about Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform
Entonces, Como Promotores, Pues, No Somos Intérpretes: Reconciling Medical Interpretation Community Health Work in Indiana and South Carolina
Community health workers (CHWs) and promotores de salud play vital roles in healthcare but are often not fully integrated into the U.S. healthcare system. Many are relegated to roles such as medical interpreters, limiting their impact. This paper explores this issue and emphasizes the need for collaborative research with CHWs/promotores and adherence to their intended role for … [Read more...] about Entonces, Como Promotores, Pues, No Somos Intérpretes: Reconciling Medical Interpretation Community Health Work in Indiana and South Carolina