A qualitative study addressing community health worker performance in Uganda. Focus groups were conducted with both low and high performing teams to assess the impact of supervision, peer support, relationships with other healthcare providers and retention and incentive structures on CHW performance.
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Efficacy of Communication Training of Community Health Workers on Service Delivery to People Who Inject Drugs in Vietnam: A Clustered Randomized Trial
An article from the American Journal of Public Health reporting the results of a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of communications trainings on community health worker attitude towards people who inject drugs (PWIDs), as well as the avoidance behaviors of PWIDs.
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.
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.
It’s Your Right to Know! Helping Community Health Workers Promote Chemical Safety on the Job
A webinar educating community health workers about chemical exposures at work. Provides information about how workers are exposed to toxins, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure, and how to prevent exposure.
Community Health Workers and Their Role in the Prevention and Control of Hypertension
A webinar from the Migrant Clinicians Network educating community health workers on how to recognize the symptoms of hypertension and measure hypertension in the body. Community health workers will gain tools for encouraging patients to manage their blood pressure, as well as understand the barriers to controlling high blood pressure.
The Role of Community Health Workers in the Prevention of Oral Disease
A webinar from the Migrant Clinicians Network outlining the HRSA Measures of Oral Health, as well as the risk factors for poor oral health. The webinar examines the role of community health workers in maintaining oral health, and helps CHWs understand the services offered at their community health centers.
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.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action
A report from the Hispanic Health Council proposing recommendations for community health worker pay, caseloads, and training, as well as outlining policy recommendations for supporting robust community health worker programs.
Community-Clinical Linkages with Community Health Workers in the United States: A Scoping Review
A literature review evaluating the efficacy of community-clinical linkage interventions with community health workers. Describes the training and skills required of CHWs participating in such interventions. Recommends the use of community clinical linkage interventions with CHWs to improve patient outcomes.