This study outlines a community-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program aimed at increasing screening rates among uninsured individuals in a predominantly Hispanic US-Mexico border population. The program, led by community health workers, provided tailored health education, no-cost testing, and navigation services. With a focus on uninsured individuals, the program … [Read more...] about Implementation and Evaluation of a Large Community-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
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A Novel Electronic Record System for Documentation and Efficient Workflow for Community Health Workers: Development and Usability Study
The COPE project developed a new data collection system for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to streamline their efforts in addressing health disparities. The system includes features like needs assessments, progress tracking, and resource documentation. Pilot tests showed positive feedback from users, with over 55,000 documented encounters and 5079 clients. The system improves … [Read more...] about A Novel Electronic Record System for Documentation and Efficient Workflow for Community Health Workers: Development and Usability Study
Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations of Safe Sleep Environments
This study assessed community health workers' (CHWs) awareness of safe sleep practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to reduce infant mortality. A questionnaire was distributed to CHWs, revealing fair to good levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices related to safe sleep. CHWs showed knowledge gaps in breastfeeding, pacifier use, and crib … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations of Safe Sleep Environments
Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program
The CoGENES program trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate Hispanic/Latino individuals about genetic testing for colorectal cancer. The three-week program improved participants' self-efficacy, genetic knowledge, and self-confidence. The findings highlight the effectiveness of culturally tailored training for CHWs in educating Hispanic communities about cancer … [Read more...] about Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program
Increasing access to behavioral health care: Examples of task shifting in two U.S. government health care systems
This journal article explores the use of task shifting in behavioral health care, where non-clinicians take on certain roles traditionally performed by licensed clinicians. It discusses successful task-shifting models in two U.S. government health systems: the Defense Health Agency and the Veterans Health Administration. The potential for other health care systems to adopt … [Read more...] about Increasing access to behavioral health care: Examples of task shifting in two U.S. government health care systems
