Oral Health for Community Workers is an online e-learning module designed by the University of Michigan to enhance oral health literacy for community health workers who serve marginalized communities. In this study, participants of the online continuing education course administered a pre-, post- and 3- month follow-up survey to measure the module’s effectiveness in increasing … [Read more...] about Integrating oral health into community health worker and peer provider certifications in Michigan: A community action report
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Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explored approaches to worker supervision that improved CHW performance across low- and middle- income countries. Thirty of the 57 studies that were reviewed focused on CHW programs. The majority of successful approaches utilized some type of digital supervision technologies, such as SmartPhone or mHealth applications. The … [Read more...] about Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Community Health Worker Training Curricula and Intervention Outcomes in African American and Latinx Communities: A Systematic Review
Community health workers are key stakeholders in implementing community-based interventions in racially diverse contexts. This systematic review illustrates key evidentiary gaps in the field to inform effective training for CHWs working with African American and Latinx communities. The study demonstrates the continued need for creating and disseminating evidence-based CHW … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Training Curricula and Intervention Outcomes in African American and Latinx Communities: A Systematic Review
Breast Cancer Prevention Detection & Treatment
Colorectal, Cervical, Breast, Liver, and Lung Cancer prevention, detection, treatment … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Prevention Detection & Treatment
Talking to Teens in the Era of Recreational Cannabis Legalization
Learn the latest effects of cannabis on youth development, review lessons learned from other states that have legalized cannabis, and ways to communicate with youth and parents about the risks of cannabis use. … [Read more...] about Talking to Teens in the Era of Recreational Cannabis Legalization
