This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) use social media in their work. Through interviews and group discussions in one of the southeastern U.S. states, researchers found that while CHWs rarely post in official roles, they do use social media in other ways to support their communities and connect with peers. They often struggle with balancing personal and … [Read more...] about Caring Within Platform Capitalism: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Social Media for Health Promotion and Advocacy
Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA
The Bring it Down program tested whether community health workers could help people with high blood pressure connect to primary care and improve their health. Participants were recruited from emergency departments and mobile health units. Out of thousands eligible, only a small percentage joined the program. Among those who followed up, blood pressure dropped by an average of … [Read more...] about Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA
Capturing the Most Significant Change after a work-training program for community health workers
This study looked at how a nine-month training program affected community health workers. Through interviews and group discussions, workers shared stories of change. The biggest changes included gaining knowledge and skills, discovering career opportunities, building support networks, and earning more recognition in their communities. Mentoring, learning from peers, and … [Read more...] about Capturing the Most Significant Change after a work-training program for community health workers
Lived experiences in action: Relations between community health workers’ and clients’ perinatal health behaviours in India
Community health workers (ASHAs) in India play a big role in guiding mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. This study looked at whether the personal choices ASHAs make about their own pregnancies influence the advice and practices of the women they support. Surveying 400 ASHAs and 1,166 mothers in Bihar, the study found that when ASHAs followed recommended health practices … [Read more...] about Lived experiences in action: Relations between community health workers’ and clients’ perinatal health behaviours in India
Public Understanding of and Engagement With Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud: Findings From Two National Surveys
This study looked at how well people in the U.S. know about and interact with community health workers (CHWs). It found that more Hispanic/Latino respondents had heard of or worked with CHWs compared to the general public. Most people who interacted with CHWs met them in healthcare settings, while fewer met them in community spaces. The findings show a need to raise awareness … [Read more...] about Public Understanding of and Engagement With Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud: Findings From Two National Surveys