CHW National Library

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.

A review from the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics assessing the efficacy of cervical cancer screening by community health workers using visual inspection. Examines the accuracy of CHW screening to evaluate whether such an intervention would be an effective means of increasing access to cancer screening services in low-resource areas.

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.

Describes a Chicago-based community health worker program that provides services to 5,289 children. Offers details of the program as a model for creating and sustaining a large-scale and effective CHW program.

A randomized controlled trial exploring the use of video recordings of patient stories as an aide to community health workers. Studies the impact of a community health worker intervention on hypertension management.

A pilot study from the Disability and Health Journal assessing a lay health worker intervention as a means of improving outcomes for Latinas/os with traumatic brain injuries. Lay health workers visited patients’ homes, with the intention of offering empathy for symptoms, improving communication with providers, and setting goals. Outcomes including caregiver burden, mental health status, somatic symptoms, employment, and others were measured.

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of a community health worker intervention in Ethiopia. Participants were newly diagnosed patients with HIV, who were assigned a community health worker to help ensure continuity of care and prevent treatment disctontinuation. Describes challenges faced in implementation, and adaptations necessary in a low-resource setting.

A review of literature addressing breast and cervical cancer prevention education and patient navigation interventions. Calls for increased evaluation of such programs, especially those that target rural women.

A report describing a pilot program in which fourth year medical students, as an elective rotation, focus on building community relationships and developing cultural humility by learning from community health workers.

An article from Preventive Medicine Reports assessing the efficacy of a community health worker intervention to improve hypertension among Filipino Americans. The study employed community-based participatory research methods, and evaluated blood pressure and appointment keeping among participants.