Community health workers (CHWs) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keeping patients engaged in care. However, challenges … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
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HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers
Part 1 of this presentation on Peer-Led HIV Care Models explores peer-led approaches in HIV care that help overcome barriers and enhance service delivery. Attendees will learn how peer roles can improve access and develop the HIV care workforce. Part 2 is on Expanding Access with Community Health Workers. It details the “No Wrong Door” approach which connects clients with … [Read more...] about HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers
Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities
Maternal mortality remains a serious issue, especially in underserved communities. Women from marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and rural communities, face higher risks due to limited healthcare access, socioeconomic challenges, and racial bias in healthcare. This review examines these disparities, highlighting the impact of poverty, lack of infrastructure, and … [Read more...] about Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities
Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tested whether using community health workers (CHWs) to link primary care, homes, and schools could improve asthma control for low-income Black children in Philadelphia with asthma. Children received asthma care and support in all three settings over a year. Although asthma improved in all groups, only children who had combined clinic-school support before the … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
This study investigates the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) among Latinx/o/a individuals in the US. It finds limited literature on CHW interventions for UAU, mostly focused on men. While CHWs show promise in increasing awareness and satisfaction, alcohol-related outcomes remain largely unchanged. Future research should explore … [Read more...] about A Review of Community Health Worker Interventions for Latinx/o/a Individuals With Unhealthy Alcohol Use
