The challenges faced by cancer patients, such as negative impacts on quality of life, uncoordinated healthcare interactions, and disparities among low-income, minority, and non-English speaking patients, highlight the need for interventions that break this cycle. The study by Patel et al. focuses on a community health worker (CHW) intervention for low-income, minority cancer … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Navigation for Patients With Cancer: It Is Time to Scale up
Design and Evaluation of Peer Supervision for Community Mental Health Workers: A Task-Shifting Strategy in Low-Resource Settings
In low-resource settings with significant mental health treatment gaps, Lay Mental Health Workers (LMHWs) are utilized to improve access to care. This study evaluated a pilot program in Kerala, India, implementing peer supervision for LMHWs based on Social Cognitive Theories of Self-Efficacy. Experienced LMHWs supervised 12 peers, leading to improved performance and emotional … [Read more...] about Design and Evaluation of Peer Supervision for Community Mental Health Workers: A Task-Shifting Strategy in Low-Resource Settings
Pilot Implementation of a Nutrition-Focused Community-Health-Worker Intervention among Formerly Chronically Homeless Adults in Permanent Supportive Housing
This project utilized a human-centered design to implement a community health worker (CHW) intervention in permanent supportive housing (PSH) for formerly chronically homeless adults. The aim was to reduce food insecurity and improve nutritional outcomes. Food-security screening identified 64% of residents with low food security. Major themes from resident feedback included … [Read more...] about Pilot Implementation of a Nutrition-Focused Community-Health-Worker Intervention among Formerly Chronically Homeless Adults in Permanent Supportive Housing
They should’ve talked to us more”: lay health advisors’ experiences with community-engaged hypertension research
Community health workers (CHWs), particularly those with personal experience as patients with hypertension, were trained as lay health advisors (LHAs) for a research study in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite learning much from the training, LHAs felt used and excluded from decision-making by project gvgfleadership. The study, which ended prematurely due to participant recruitment … [Read more...] about They should’ve talked to us more”: lay health advisors’ experiences with community-engaged hypertension research
Community Health Workers as Rights Defenders: Exploring the Collective Identity
This paper explores the Mitanin program, a community health worker initiative in Chhattisgarh, India. It highlights the collective identity of Mitanins, emphasizing their sense of solidarity and sisterhood, fostering multi-issue activism. The study reveals that Mitanins go beyond traditional health roles, acting as empowered women leaders dedicated to community welfare. A … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Rights Defenders: Exploring the Collective Identity
