A research report from the Urban Institute assessing a health coaching program for improving medication adherence, stress management, and nutrition among people with diabetes. Examines patients’ impressions of the lay health coaches as well as engagement with primary care and A1c levels.
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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.
Towards a Framework for Analyzing Determinants of Performance of Community Health Workers in Malaria Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review
A review of literature from Human Resources for Health evaluating community health worker performance in malaria prevention and control programs. Examines CHW characteristics influencing performance, as well as the impact of community and health systems factors.
Management of Gestational Diabetes in Community
A manual developed through the International Diabetes Foundation’s Women in India with GDM Strategy program. Educates community health workers about prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Lay Health Worker Involvement in Evidence-Based Treatment Delivery: A Conceptual Model to Address Disparities in Care
A literature review from the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology examining lay health worker use of evidence-based treatment as a means of reducing mental health disparities. Compares the use of such interventions in low, middle, and high income countries.
Training Community Health Workers in Motivational Interviewing to Promote Cancer Screening
Analyzes the feasibility of training community health workers in motivational interviewing, an evidence-based tool, to promote cancer screening. Describes the development of a training protocol and accompanying fidelity protocols, as well as the implementation process.
“She Gave Me the Confidence to Open Up”: Bridging Communication by Promotoras in a Childhood Obesity Intervention for Latino Families
Examines and articulates “mechanisms of promotora effectiveness” in a successful multidisciplinary intervention intended to reduce obesity among Latino children.
Rural Collaborative Model for Diabetes Prevention and Management: A Case Study
Describes a rural community health worker-led education and diabetes management intervention. Different roles, including health coaching for diabetes management, and peer education, were filled by CHWs. Highlights the innovative components of this case.
Integrating CHWs as Part of the Team Leading Diabetes Group Visits: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study
Documents a trial incorporating CHWs into diabetes group visits. Article reports training procedures, as well as comparative outcomes including A1C levels, eye exams, foot exams, and weight.
Rural Tobacco Control and Prevention Toolkit: Community Health Worker Interventions
A sub-section of a Rural Tobacco Control and Prevention Toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub. Offers case examples of rural community health worker-led tobacco cessation programs.