The goal of this paper was to gain a better understanding of the CHW-led Self-Management Blood Pressure (SMBP) program offered through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. The SMBP program aims to improve the management of hypertension through awareness, education, navigation, advocacy, and resource assistance via structured workshops and regular follow-up. … [Read more...] about Unsung heroes in health education and promotion: How Community Health Workers contribute to hypertension management
Health promotion
COVID-19 and health promotion in Brazil: community health workers between vulnerability and resistance
In this article, authors examine how community health workers in Brazil were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers utilized three data collection methods: online surveys disseminated through social media, an online Facebook discussion forum, and in-depth interviews with two CHW union representatives. After analysis, researchers found that CHWs faced increased … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and health promotion in Brazil: community health workers between vulnerability and resistance
Hair Stylists as Lay Health Workers: Perspectives of Black Women on Salon-Based Health Promotion
In this qualitative study, researchers sought to explore how hair stylists serve as lay health workers, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations. Researchers conducted six virtual focus groups with 39 Black women across the United States. During group discussions, participants were asked about how their stylist’s personal identity impacts their influence and … [Read more...] about Hair Stylists as Lay Health Workers: Perspectives of Black Women on Salon-Based Health Promotion
Community Change in Public Health
To understand the community context of public health promotion, and how to create community-tailored initiatives while identifying community capacities and resources as the first step in facilitating community change. … [Read more...] about Community Change in Public Health
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
