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What do Patients with Diabetes Think of Health Coaching?

Authors Burton, R.A., Thompson, M.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based

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.

Strategies for Connecting Justice-Involved Populations to Health Coverage and Care

Authors Jannetta, J., Dorn, S., Kurs, E., Reginal, T., Marks, J., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Financing, Health Equity, Tools and Guides, US- based

A guide from the Urban Institute for connecting justice involved people with Medicaid. Interventions include hiring justice-involved individuals as patient navigators to ensure that their peers have access to comprehensive and continuous care.

Advocates for Community Health and Social Justice: A Case Example of a Multisystemic Promotores Organization in South Carolina

Authors Matthew, R.A., Willms, L., Voravudhi, A., Smithwick, J., Jennings, P., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, US- based

An article presenting opportunities for incorporating community health worker models into social work research and practice. Includes a profile of a promotores program in South Carolina.

A Gender Analysis of a National Community Health Workers Program: A Case Study of Afghanistan

Authors Najafizada, S.A.M., Bourgeault, I.L., Labonte, R.

Date 2016

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice

An article from Global Public Health. A qualitative analysis of Afghanistan’s community health worker program. Explores the divisions of labor along gender lines in health service provision, and reflects on opportunities for women’s empowerment within the structure of the national community health worker program. Abstract only.

Training Community Health Workers: An Evaluation of Effectiveness, Sustainable Continuity, and Cultural Humility in an Educational Program in Rural Haiti

Authors Knettel, B.A., Slifko, S.E., Inman, A.G., Silova, I.

Date 2015

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice

A study evaluating a community health worker training program in Haiti. Reports participants’ perceptions of the program, as well as barriers they face in practicing as CHWs. Offers recommendations for improving implementation and conducting trainings with increased cultural humility. Abstract only.

Dementia Awareness Campaign in the Latino Community: A Novel Community Engagement Pilot Training Program with Promotoras

Authors Askari, N., Bilbrey, A.C., Ruiz, I.G., Humber, M.B., Gallagher-Thompson, D.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, Training and Supervision, US- based

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

Authors Chipukuma, H.M., Zulu, J.M., Jacobs, C., Chongwe, G., Chola, M., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Selected Health Conditions

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.

Improving Local Health through Community Health Workers in Cambodia: Challenges and Solutions

Authors Ozano, K., Simkhada, P., Thann, K., Khatri, R.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Research and Evaluation Methods

An article from Human Resources for Health. Researchers conducted focus groups and semi-structured interviews with community health workers in Cambodia to determine barriers they face in delivering health promotion services. The authors identify themes and highlight CHWs’ ideas for improving their roles.

Perspectives and Experiences of Community Health Workers in Brazilian Primary Care Centers Using m-Health Tools in Home Visits with Community Members

Authors Schoen, J., Mallett, J.W., Grossman-Kahn, R., Brentani, A., Kaselitz, E., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global

An article from Human Resources for Health. Using qualitative methods, the authors evaluate the strengths and challenges of using mobile health tools in community health worker interventions in Brazil.

Sharing Histories – A Transformative Learning/Teaching Method to Empower Community Health Workers to Support Health Behavior Change of Mothers

Authors Altobelli, L.C.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Tools and Guides

A paper describing the Sharing Histories method of promoting maternal and child health. The method draws on the community health workers’ or primary health care providers’ own experiences as the basis for building trust with patients.