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A Pilot Study of Trabajadora de Salud, a Lay Health Worker Intervention for Latinas/os with Traumatic Brain Injuries and their Caregivers

Authors Linton, K.F., Kim, B.J.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

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.

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Navigation Delivery Models and Roles of Navigators in Primary Care: A Scoping Literature Review

Authors Carter, N., Valaitis, R.K., Lam, A., Feather, J., Nicholl, J., et. al.

Date 2016

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Scope of Practice, US- based

A literature review examining community health worker models in the context of primary care. To be included in this analysis, studies were required to address social services beyond health system services. The review illuminates the value in addressing social determinants of health through community health worker interventions.

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How States Can Use Medicaid Managed Care Contracts to Support Community Health Workers

Authors Families USA

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Financing, Tools and Guides, US- based

An issue brief from Families USA. Outlines a framework for funding community health workers through Medicaid. Provides language to use in writing contracts with Medicaid agencies and Medicaid managed care organizations.

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Role of Community Health Workers in Supporting South Africa’s HIV/AIDS Treatment Programme

Authors Mottiar, S. , Lodge, T.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, HIV/AIDS, Scope of Practice

An article drawing on the experiences of community health workers in South Africa’s HIV/AIDS treatment programme. Offers insights regarding stresses and succeses of the program, CHW engagement, and challenges in integrating CHWs into the health care system.

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Participants’ Perceptions of Interactions with Community Health Workers who Promote Behavior Change: A Qualitative Characterization from Participants with Normal, Depressive, and Anxious Mood States

Authors Perales, J. , Reininger, B.M., Lee, M., Linder, S.H.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

A study from the International Journal for Equity in Health. Examines the factors of the community health worker-client relationship that contribute to behavior change, as well as the impact that CHWs can have on client mood.

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The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving HIV Treatment Outcomes in Children: Lessons Learned from the ZENITH Trial in Zimbabwe

Authors Busza, J., Dauya, E. , Bandason, T., Simms, V. , Chikwari, C.D., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, HIV/AIDS, Scope of Practice

A study assessing community health workers’ experiences delivering HIV treatment interventions in Zimbabwe. Offers insights regarding sustainability of CHW programs.

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Approaches and Strategies Used in the Training and Supervision of Health Extension Workers (HEWs) Delivering Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) of Childhood Illness in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Rapid Appraisal

Authors Nsibande, D., Loveday, M. , Daniels, K. , Sanders, D. , Doherty, T. , et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Training and Supervision

A study describing the development of a national community health worker program in Ethiopia intended to improve infant and child health outcomes. Describes training and supervision procedures for community health workers and health extension workers.

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Performance Evaluation of Community Health Workers; Case Study in the Amazon of Peru

Authors Westgard, C., Naraine, R. , Villacorta, D.M.P.

Date 2015

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Training and Supervision

A study describing the development of a community health worker evaluation tool and describing its use in the Amazon of Peru. Assesses the utility of this instrument and offers reflections on adapting it for use elsewhere. Describes strengths and challenges of community health workers evaluated using this tool.

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Cervical Cancer Screening among Underscreened and Unscreened Brazilian Women: Training Community Health Workers to be Agents of Change

Authors Kienen, N. , Bittencourt, L. , Pelloso, S.M., Consolaro, M.E.L., Castle, P.E., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions

A study from Progress in Community Health Partnerships evaluating the impact of a community health worker training curriculum intenteded to increase cervial cancer screening among women in Brazil.

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Promotoras and the Semantic Gap Between Latino Community Health Researchers and Latino Communities

Authors Schwingel, A. , Wiley, A.R. , Teran-Garcia, M., Gálvez, P., Vizcarra, M.

Date 2016

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, US- based

A study to understand Latino community members’ perceptions of the role of promotoras. Results reveal that community members understand promotoras to be workers who are paid and who distribute information.

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