Authors: H. Balcazar, M. Alvarado, and G. Ortiz
This article describes 6 Salud Para Su Corazon (SPSC) family of programs that have addressed cardiovascular disease risk reduction in Hispanic communities facilitated by community health workers (CHWs) or Promotores de Salud (PS). A synopsis of the programs illustrates the designs and methodological approaches that combine community-based participatory research for 2 types of settings: community and clinical. Examples are provided as to how CHWs can serve as agents of change in these settings. A description is presented of a sustainability framework for the SPSC family of programs. Finally, implications are summarized for utilizing the SPSC CHW/PS model to inform ambulatory care management and policy.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Chronic conditions, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Minority Population, Peer Educators
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2011
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Country: United States of America
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