In this first-person narrative, author Wendy Hernandez-Gordon discusses the essential role of community health workers, especially among Latinx communities. Hernandez-Gordon draws on her personal experience with racism and working as a CHW. Overall, Hernandez-Gordon argues that the growing CHW profession, if integrated more broadly into the healthcare workforce, will increase … [Read more...] about Why Community Health Workers’ Roles in Latinx Communities Are Essential
Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers
In this study, researchers conducted a needs assessment for a community health worker program designed to facilitate lung cancer screening among Chinese immigrant for-hire drivers. Researchers conducted interviews with 13 health professionals who served Chinese communities in New York City, United States. Participants were introduced to the CHW intervention, the IMPaCT, or … [Read more...] about Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers
Focused Training of Community Health Volunteers on Cervical Cancer in Rural Kisumu
In this quasi-experimental study, authors assessed the impacts of a training on the knowledge of cervical cancer and screening among community health volunteers in Kenya. Researchers recruited 425 CHVs from two sub-counties and assigned them to the intervention or control arm. In the intervention arm, CHVs received a three hour training about the risk factors, symptoms, and … [Read more...] about Focused Training of Community Health Volunteers on Cervical Cancer in Rural Kisumu
Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
In this systematic review, authors review perceived barriers and enablers of community health worker engagement in addressing maternal and child health (MCH). Researchers identified 1561 articles from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Authors identified four different levels of determinants for effective CHW MCH programs: individual, … [Read more...] about Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations
In this commentary, authors draw on their experience with the development, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker interventions at Sinai Urban Health Institute in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Authors argue that effective CHW integration is hindered by various barriers, including recruitment, training and support, supportive and knowledgeable supervision, … [Read more...] about Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations