CHW National Library

Community health workers are increasingly considered central to improving health equity. The authors of this editorial emphasize the importance of utilizing return on investment data as a core element supporting increased employment of CHWs.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Among individuals living with HIV who are released from prisons and jails each year, up to 95% experience a gap in services. This study examines the impact of patient navigation on access to care for this population. Based on study findings, the authors recommend standardizing this approach.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Presents findings from a study examining a community health worker intervention among low-income individuals with multiple chronic illnesses. Findings measure impact on chronic illness metrics as well as self-reported mental health and emergency room visits.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health comparing the efficacy of a telephone-based patient navigation intervention with a motivational interviewing intervention in increasing colorectal cancer screenings. Highlights the need for community-based interventions to improve health among minority men.

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.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Reports and analyzes the differing attitudes towards per diems among health officials and community health workers. Suggests that further engaging in conversations with CHWs around this issue could spark significant shifts in thinking about labor rights among health care workers globally.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Evaluates a program designed to increase physical activity among churchgoing Latinas. The intervention involved phone-based motivational interviewing and accelerometer-assessed physical activity.

A report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Provides guidelines and procedures for implementing a community health worker-led asthma prevention and management intervention.

A study to assess the acceptability of feasibility of community health worker-led education in Standard Days Method of contraception. Explores possible roles for CHWs in providing access to choices in family planning in Rwanda.

A literature review analyzing the roles of peer health workers. Examines benefits of peer models and offers recommendations for future development of peer health worker programs.