The U.S. faces a mental health care crisis, worsened by a shortage of providers and high costs, particularly affecting marginalized and rural communities. Community health workers (CHWs) have long increased access to physical health care and are now being used in mental health care to improve access. However, their role raises issues regarding policy, reimbursement, and … [Read more...] about Community Mental Health Workers: Their Workplaces, Roles, and Impact
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Community health worker perspectives examining current responsibilities and strategies for success
Community health worker (CHW) interventions have proven effective globally, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic for their frontline support in prevention and healthcare delivery. This study in Chicago explores experienced CHWs' perspectives on their roles and success strategies. Interviews conducted between January and April 2022 revealed key themes: CHWs … [Read more...] about Community health worker perspectives examining current responsibilities and strategies for success
Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
This article examines the impact of digital health tools on Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through qualitative methods involving union leaders, managers, and health professionals, it identifies both longstanding and new challenges. Traditional issues like bureaucratic burden and work division persist, while new concerns include tool maintenance, … [Read more...] about Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
On the Front Line: Investing in community health workers to improve health and nutrition
Community health workers are essential in reaching isolated and deprived communities. They ensure children get vaccinated, help parents understand the importance of immunization, and support pregnant women and new mothers with nutrition. These frontline workers, mostly women, also strengthen health systems to better handle future pandemics and disasters.This UNICEF brief … [Read more...] about On the Front Line: Investing in community health workers to improve health and nutrition
The effect of a multilevel community health worker-led intervention on patient knowledge and receipt of precision medicine: Updated findings from a randomized clinical trial.
The authors developed the Addressing Latinx CANcer Care Equity Study to improve access to precision medicine for low-income and Latinx cancer patients in Monterey County, California. Clinicians received training, and community health workers educated patients to discuss precision medicine with their oncologists. In the study, 110 patients were split into two groups: one … [Read more...] about The effect of a multilevel community health worker-led intervention on patient knowledge and receipt of precision medicine: Updated findings from a randomized clinical trial.
