In this study, researchers investigated how to conduct a CHW-led community-clinical linkage intervention. Community-clinical linkages, or CCLs, are mechanisms for connecting patients to community resources. Researchers conducted focus group discussions with six CHWs and CHW supervisors from three communities along the United States-Mexico border. Focus group participants … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker-Led Community Clinical on the U.S. / Mexico Border: Lessons Learned
Latino Community Health Workers: Meeting their Community’s Emotional Needs in Intuitively Culturally Appropriate Ways
In this qualitative study, researchers sought to assess the role of CHWs in providing mental health services to Latinos in Oregon, United States. Focus group discussions were conducted with 92 CHWs in three Oregon communities. Researchers explored participants' experiences with providing mental health services in their communities, including what additional training and support … [Read more...] about Latino Community Health Workers: Meeting their Community’s Emotional Needs in Intuitively Culturally Appropriate Ways
Mechanisms for Community Health Worker Action on Patient-, Institutional-, and Community-Level Barriers to Primary Care in a Safety-Net Setting
This study sought to determine how barriers emerging at various levels impact CHWs in primary care settings. Researchers conducted focus groups with 25 patients and 17 CHWs. Participants reported that CHWs addressed patient-level barriers through social support and empowerment. Additionally, participants stated that CHWs used communication, advocacy for fair treatment, and … [Read more...] about Mechanisms for Community Health Worker Action on Patient-, Institutional-, and Community-Level Barriers to Primary Care in a Safety-Net Setting
Chinese Livery Drivers’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Intervention to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening
In this study, researchers sought to assess a CHW program for increasing lung cancer screening (LCS) among Chinese delivery drivers in New York City, United States. Thirty-nine male participants between ages 21 and 80 were recruited through convenience sampling in Chinese communities in New York City and the surrounding areas. Researchers conducted focus groups and collected … [Read more...] about Chinese Livery Drivers’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Intervention to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening
A randomised controlled provider-blinded trial of community health workers in sickle cell anaemia: effects on haematologic variables and hydroxyurea adherence
In this study, researchers aimed to assess how case management impacts Hydroxyurea use and adherence for sickle cell anemia. Researchers recruited 224 patients with sickle cell anemia from Virginia and North Carolina, United States. Participants were assigned to one of two study groups. Both groups received standardized care and prescribing methods. However, the treatment group … [Read more...] about A randomised controlled provider-blinded trial of community health workers in sickle cell anaemia: effects on haematologic variables and hydroxyurea adherence