Publications by authors named "Jeannine Cheatham"
Background: Community health worker (CHW) interventions have demonstrated positive impacts globally, with the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighting the potential of CHWs at the frontline to support prevention, outreach, and healthcare delivery. As the workforce expands, understanding the work and capabilities of CHWs is key to design successful interventions. This study examines the perspectives of experienced CHWs in Chicago about their current work and strategies for success.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Schools are rich sites for collaborations between health and educational sectors.
Objectives: To identify lessons learned from formation of a community-academic partnership and application of community-based participatory research (CBPR) to develop a model that integrates community health workers into schools.
Methods: Individuals from an academic medical center, a large public school district, and a community-based research institute applied CBPR principles to reimagine schools as a place for improving the health of children.
Article Synopsis
- Schools are crucial for health support but often lack resources; integrating community health workers (CHWs) could fill this gap.
- This study investigates the opinions of experienced CHWs on their potential roles in schools, highlighting areas like responsibilities, integration processes, and successful characteristics.
- Findings reveal that effective CHWs in schools need to build trust, collaborate with the community, and undergo relevant training, emphasizing the importance of assessing their impact on student health.