This study found that community health workers improve patient care by helping people manage chronic diseases, connect with needed services, and stay engaged in their healthcare. Successful integration of community health workers into health centers depends on clear role definitions, supportive leadership, good communication, training, and involving community health workers in … [Read more...] about “To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers
Voces Latinas: A Qualitative Study of Cultural Values and Sleep Health, Insights from Latina Community Health Workers
This study explored how culture influences sleep habits among Latina women and found that many put the needs of their families before their own health, often sacrificing sleep. Community health workers helped identify these cultural beliefs and showed they can play an important role in raising awareness about healthy sleep in ways that are trusted and culturally appropriate. … [Read more...] about Voces Latinas: A Qualitative Study of Cultural Values and Sleep Health, Insights from Latina Community Health Workers
Co-developing a community health worker-led hypertension control intervention in Peru through a human-centered design approach
This study worked with community health workers, healthcare providers, and community members in Peru to design a community-based hypertension support program. It found that community health workers can help people manage high blood pressure by promoting healthy habits, supporting medication use, encouraging regular clinic visits, and helping patients navigate the health system. … [Read more...] about Co-developing a community health worker-led hypertension control intervention in Peru through a human-centered design approach
Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants
This study found that combining a digital health platform with support from community health workers helped people with heart failure better manage their condition after leaving the hospital. Patients found the technology easy to use, gained more confidence in caring for their health, and valued the emotional support and practical help community health workers provided, such as … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants
Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado
This study explored the experiences of community health workers and their supervisors and found that many face challenges such as limited support, workplace inequalities, and organizational barriers that make their work more difficult. At the same time, the study highlighted the importance of supportive supervisors, inclusive decision-making, and recognizing the value of … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado