A descriptive study from the Journal of Community Health. Drawing on survey data, the article analyzes demographic characteristics of community health workers in Florida as well as the roles filled by these community health workers.
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Community Health Worker Interventions to Promote Psychosocial Outcomes Among People Living With HIV- A Systematic Review
A literature review examining CHW interventions intended to improve psychosocial outcomes among indivduals living with HIV. The review analyzes the type and scope of interventions used, as well as protocol fidelity.
Capacity and Non-Compliance: Mental Wellness Modules in a Community Health Worker Certification Course
An article documenting a process through which students in a community health worker training program evaluated and re-framed mental health focused learning modules. Through project-based learning, participants identified the limitations of a biomedical approach to mental health and developed strategies for addressing mental health in their communities.
Evaluation of Healthy Fit: A Community Health Worker Model to Address Hispanic Health Disparities
Healthy Fit uses community health workers to promote cancer screenings and education about heart health. This evaluation of the program found that the intervention is a cost-effective and impactful model for addressing cancer and cardiovascular health disparities.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Characteristics of Lay Community Health Workers Involved in Diabetes Prevention Programmes: A Systematic Review
A literature review examining the role of community health workers in diabetes prevention programs. Summarizes the roles CHWs play in such interventions, as well as topics covered and CHW training across the 30 studies reviewed.
Ongoing Training of Community Health Workers in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Literature
The authors of this study analyzed ongoing training of community health workers. Given the diversity of ongoing training activities and focus on specific skills or subjects of concern, the authors conclude that greater attention should be paid to the design and implementation of training with an eye towards health system improvement.
A Systematic Review of Community Health Workers’ Role in Occupational Safety and Health Research
A literature review from the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health describing how community health worker contribute to occupational safety and health research. The article identifies key roles, as well as challenges in using community health workers in research projects. Recommends directions for future assessment.
Integrating Community Health Workers Into Complex Care Teams
A technical brief offering guidelines for integrating community health workers into complex care teams, highlighting the importance of an intentional hiring process, clearly defined opportunities for career advancement, and meaningful supports and supervision.
Reducing Risk of Postpartum Depression in a Low-Income Community through a Community Health Worker Intervention
An article from the Maternal and Child Health Journal. Analyzes the effectiveness of a community health worker intervention intended to reduce postpartum depresseion among minority, low-income women. Explores the role of the relationship between clients and CHWs in outcomes.
Defining the Role of the Community Health Worker within a Federal Healthy Start Care Coordination Team
Describes a process through which community health workers, nurses, and social workers collaborated to define the role of community health workers and defined evidence-based interventions to improve maternal and child health.