Cultural humility training has been widely adopted in healthcare to address disparities, but Community Health Workers (CHWs), who work closely with communities, are often overlooked in this area. This study uses CHWs’ personal stories about race and ethnicity in healthcare to enhance a cultural humility framework and improve education for health professionals. … [Read more...] about Preserving Patient Dignity with Cultural Humility in Healthcare: A Narrative Inquiry of Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHWS) in Texas
CHW Role
Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents
This study evaluated the counselling skills of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting pregnant adolescents in Limpopo, South Africa. It found that CHWs were generally skilled in counselling but showed variability in techniques like using private spaces, engaging with clients, and ending sessions smoothly. Many CHWs did not see record-keeping as necessary. The findings … [Read more...] about Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents
Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
In Singapore, the “Get Well, Live Well” program helped older adults improve their health knowledge, adopt healthier habits, and feel more socially connected. Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, played a key role by offering personalized support, building trust, and guiding participants effectively. The program’s success highlighted the importance of CHWs … [Read more...] about Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
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
Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
Community health workers (CHWs) are effective in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs), but their role in the U.S. mental health system is still limited. This article offers recommendations to better integrate CHWs into mental health care, especially for youth, by improving practices, research, and policies to ensure long-term success. … [Read more...] about Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
