In this study, researchers conducted a needs assessment for a community health worker program designed to facilitate lung cancer screening among Chinese immigrant for-hire drivers. Researchers conducted interviews with 13 health professionals who served Chinese communities in New York City, United States. Participants were introduced to the CHW intervention, the IMPaCT, or … [Read more...] about Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers
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Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
In this systematic review, authors review perceived barriers and enablers of community health worker engagement in addressing maternal and child health (MCH). Researchers identified 1561 articles from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Authors identified four different levels of determinants for effective CHW MCH programs: individual, … [Read more...] about Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations
In this commentary, authors draw on their experience with the development, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker interventions at Sinai Urban Health Institute in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Authors argue that effective CHW integration is hindered by various barriers, including recruitment, training and support, supportive and knowledgeable supervision, … [Read more...] about Clinical Integration of Community Health Workers to Reduce Health Inequities in Overburdened and Under-Resourced Populations
Trust Dynamics of Community Health Workers in Frontier Food Banks and Pantries: a Qualitative Study
The aim of this paper was to better understand strategies that CHWs use to build trust with participants of health screenings in frontier Idaho, USA. In-person, semi-structured interviews were conducted with CHWs and coordinators of food distribution sites (FDS) where CHWs hosted health screenings. The interview guides utilized were designed to assess facilitators and barriers … [Read more...] about Trust Dynamics of Community Health Workers in Frontier Food Banks and Pantries: a Qualitative Study
“Community health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities
The Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), within the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina, conducted a mixed-methods study to provide a more in-depth understanding of the issues CHWs face in accessing career advancement opportunities. Data for this study was collected from the following four sources: qualitative data from the South Carolina … [Read more...] about “Community health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities
