Cancer survivors and caregivers from underserved communities often face barriers to participating in research, worsening health disparities. This study outlines a six-step approach to recruit and retain these groups in supportive cancer care studies: building a bilingual, culturally sensitive team; focusing on health equity; creating accessible materials; collaborating with … [Read more...] about Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse and Underserved Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dyads in Clinical Trials
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Development and Implementation of Health Education Tools for Excluded Areas in the Czech Republic
The Saste Roma project aimed to improve health literacy and disease prevention among the excluded Czech Roma population. From 2021 to 2024, it developed and implemented 12 tailored communication tools, including brochures, music videos, a mobile app, social media campaigns, and school e-learning modules. These tools reached over half a million people, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Development and Implementation of Health Education Tools for Excluded Areas in the Czech Republic
Community Medicine in Public Health Crises: A Sociological Examination of Pandemic Responses in Raigad, Maharashtra, India
This article examines the role of community medicine in addressing public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It focuses on how community health workers (such as ASHAs and ANMs) and government health programs help prevent disease and promote health at the local level. The study looks at the impact of social and economic inequalities during pandemics and how … [Read more...] about Community Medicine in Public Health Crises: A Sociological Examination of Pandemic Responses in Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda
Training health workers on new contraceptive methods can be costly and challenging. To address this, PATH created an online course to teach family planning providers in Senegal and Uganda how to offer a self-injection contraceptive option, DMPA-SC. This digital course includes 10 lessons on topics like informed choice and self-injection training. Rolled out in 2019-2020, the … [Read more...] about Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda
Bridges to Elders: A Program to Improve Outcomes for Older Women Experiencing Homelessness
The Bridges to Elders (BTE) program aimed to improve health and social outcomes for older homeless women. Using a pretest/posttest design, the program showed significant improvements in stable housing, primary care enrollment, and control of chronic conditions among participants. The collaboration between nurse practitioners and community health workers proved effective in … [Read more...] about Bridges to Elders: A Program to Improve Outcomes for Older Women Experiencing Homelessness
