ABSTRACT Background: Community health workers (CHWs) can play vital roles in
increasing coverage of basic health services. However, there is a need for a systematic …

Objectives. To evaluate the impact of a faith-based intervention to promote physical activity
in Latinas. Methods. We randomized 16 churches in San Diego County, California, to a …

Background: Cervical cancer screening remains unsatisfactory in some regions due to
hindrances. This study aims to explore fundamental elements in training patient navigators …

Background: In underserved areas, it is crucial to investigate ways of increasing access to
hearing health care. The community health worker (CHW) is a model that has been applied …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating Community
Health Workers (CHWs) as part of the team leading diabetes group visits. Methods This was …

Latina women of low socioeconomic status are particularly vulnerable to morbidity and
mortality from cervical cancer. Lower rates of screening are associated with increased …

Significance: Immigrant day laborers suffer from disproportionate occupational health risks
from hazardous reconstruction jobs after natural disasters. Methods: We conducted a …

Thousands of studies have documented the history and effectiveness of community health
workers (CHWs) and their evolving role in population health over the last several decades …

Abstract In Puerto Rico (PR), cancer is the leading cause of death. Previous research has
identified the need for cancer education in PR. Using culturally adapted cancer curricula to …

The study evaluated depression and self-care management among patients with diabetes
and/or heart disease in a 12-month randomized trial conducted in Los Angeles County …