In this study, researchers sought to determine the impact of promotoras de salud, or CHWs, on atopic dermatitis (AD) management in Latin American communities in Texas, United States. Forty-nine children with moderate to severe AD were identified and enrolled in the study. Twenty-four caregivers were assigned to the standard education group, which received in-clinic education … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of a community health worker (Promotora de Salud) program on attitudes and beliefs regarding atopic dermatitis among Spanish-speaking Latin-American caregivers
Are community health programmes always benign? Community health worker perceptions and the social construction of users in Brazil’s primary healthcare policy
In this study, researchers in São Paulo, Brazil, examined how CHWs participate in the primary healthcare system. Researchers recruited CHWs from three primary health clinics and used two data collection methods. Firstly, researchers interviewed 26 CHWs about the role of Brazilian health workers and the future of the profession. Then, researchers used vignettes to identify to … [Read more...] about Are community health programmes always benign? Community health worker perceptions and the social construction of users in Brazil’s primary healthcare policy
Editorial: Community Health Workers Practice From Recruitment to Integration
In this editorial, authors provide a synthesis of evidence from 14 articles, with a particular focus on CHW recruitment, training, and integration strategies. Authors highlight the lack of literature on CHW recruitment but emphasize the importance of proper CHW recruitment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In regards to training, authors report on how CHW training … [Read more...] about Editorial: Community Health Workers Practice From Recruitment to Integration
Retention and performance of peer educators and sustainability of HIV prevention services for adolescents in the Zimbabwe Smart-LyncAges project: an ecological study
In this ecological study, researchers evaluated the Smart-LyncAges project, an initiative that encouraged peer educators in Zimbabwe to teach adolescent sexual and reproductive health while promoting voluntary medical male circumcision services. Fifty-eight peer educators from the Bulawayo and Darwin districts were involved in Smart-LyncAges. Researchers assessed peer educator … [Read more...] about Retention and performance of peer educators and sustainability of HIV prevention services for adolescents in the Zimbabwe Smart-LyncAges project: an ecological study
Community Health Workers’ Role in Addressing Farmworker Health Disparities
This study investigated community health worker practices and challenges while providing farmworkers with health education. Researchers conducted three focus group discussions with 28 CHWs who served farmworkers in North Carolina, United States. During discussions, researchers collected information regarding preparation for health outreach, health education delivery, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Role in Addressing Farmworker Health Disparities