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
Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training
This study evaluated the effectiveness of training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in home-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring in Malawi. Results showed improved knowledge and skills among CHWs after training, with accurate referral decisions for patients with hypertension. Despite challenges like transportation and equipment shortages, CHWs were able to provide BP monitoring … [Read more...] about Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training
Examining the referral of patients with elevated blood pressure to health resources in an under-resourced community in South Africa
This study investigated the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in referring individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP) to local health resources in Soweto, South Africa. Results showed that CHWs successfully screened a large number of community members and provided referrals to a physical activity (PA) program or local health clinics. Factors influencing … [Read more...] about Examining the referral of patients with elevated blood pressure to health resources in an under-resourced community in South Africa
Environmental Health Literacy Regarding Fine Particulate Matter and Related Factors Among Village Health Volunteers in Upper Northern Thailand
This study assessed environmental health literacy (EHL) among village health volunteers (VHVs) in northern Thailand regarding fine particulate matter pollution. Results showed moderate EHL levels, with factors such as education, residence area, health check-ups, income, and exposure to air pollution influencing EHL scores. Enhancing EHL among VHVs requires targeted … [Read more...] about Environmental Health Literacy Regarding Fine Particulate Matter and Related Factors Among Village Health Volunteers in Upper Northern Thailand