An article from the journal Obesity assessing the effectiveness of a community health worker intervention with rural African American women with Type-2 diabetes. Participants either received weekly phone calls from a CHW for 16 weeks, or received 16 informational brochures by mail. Outcomes of interest included glycosylated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and weight changes.
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Impact of m-Health Application Used by Community Health Volunteers on Improving Utilisation of Maternal, New-Born and Child Health Care Services in a Rural Area of Uttar Pradesh, India
An article from Tropical Medicine and International Health examining the use of a mobile phone-based application by community health workers. The application helps track clients and set reminders for follow-up. This specific intervention was designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
A Call for Differentiated Approaches to Delivering HIV Services to Key Populations
An article from the Journal of the International AIDS Society illustrating the potential and challenges of peer navigation for HIV treatment services for key populations. Calls for better understanding of the impact of such work on peer navigators themselves, as well as the cost effectiveness of peer navigation and an expansion of community-based services for key populations.
Community Health Workers’ Experiences of Using Video Teaching Tools During Home Visits – A Pilot Study
A qualitative study from Health and Social Care in the Community assessing the acceptability and feasibility of using videos shared on computer tablets for health promotion. Draws on focus groups of community health workers in South Africa, and illustrates the strengths and challenges of tablet use.
Promising Practices for Rural Community Health Worker Programs
A brief from the Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis and The Rural Health Research Center of the University of Minnesota. Identifies six community health worker models identified in rural health settings. Offers insight regarding rural CHW liability, program sustainability, and best practices for program implementation and evaluation.
Break the Cycle: Toxic Stress Training Curriculum and Training Module
A curriculum for educating promotoras/community health workers about the health consequences of toxic stress, and preparing them to broach the topic of mental health with patients. Available in English and Spanish.
Connecting a Community
A report outlining a community health worker-led health promotion program implemented in low-income housing developments in Austin. As part of the intervention, CHWs offered nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease management classes to development residents.
Advocates for Community Health and Social Justice: A Case Example of a Multisystemic Promotores Organization in South Carolina
An article presenting opportunities for incorporating community health worker models into social work research and practice. Includes a profile of a promotores program in South Carolina.
Dementia Awareness Campaign in the Latino Community: A Novel Community Engagement Pilot Training Program with Promotoras
Using community-based participatory research methods, this study evaluates the creation and implementation of a dementia awareness program. Promotoras participated in an education program using a curriculum that was developed with community members. Abstract only.
Perspectives and Experiences of Community Health Workers in Brazilian Primary Care Centers Using m-Health Tools in Home Visits with Community Members
An article from Human Resources for Health. Using qualitative methods, the authors evaluate the strengths and challenges of using mobile health tools in community health worker interventions in Brazil.