An analysis of a children’s oral health initiative in indigenous communities in Canada. Communities were enrolled in the oral health program with sporadic, intermittent, or uninterrupted support from a community health worker. The authors examine the relationship between community health worker presence and access to and utilization of preventive dental services.
I AM THE ARCHIVE.PHP FILE
Archives
Long-Term Impact of a Postdischarge Community Health Worker Intervention on Health Care Costs in a Safety-Net System
Evaluates the cost-effectiveness of postdischarge patient navigation. Draws on data from a safety net system and examines costs for 180 days post discharge.
Diabetes Training for Community Health Workers on an American Indian Reservation
A quality-improvement program assessing knowledge, attitudes, participation rates, and participant satisfaction among community health workers who received nurse-administered training in diabetes management and care on an American Indian reservation.
A Community Health Worker-Delivered Intervention in African American Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A 12-Month Randomized Trial
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.
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.
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.
A Little Bit of Poison… Will it Kill You?
A manual in English and in Spanish for providing education about pesticide safety and health risks. Provides information as well as tips for engaging community around this topic.
Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit
A toolkit from the National Eye Institute to assist community health workers in providing eye care education for people with diabetes. Kit includes educational materials for CHWs, a flip chart, healthy eyes brochure, information on Medicare eye care benefit eligibility, and more. Available in English and Spanish.
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.