Publications by authors named "Lian Nicholson"
Tobacco Knowledge, Attitudes, and Services Among Latino/a Community Health Workers.
J Prim Care Community Health
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Tobacco-related illnesses are a major preventable health issue for Latino/a communities in the U.S., with community health workers (CHWs) playing a crucial role in addressing this issue.
- CHWs serving Latino/a populations reported low confidence and knowledge regarding tobacco cessation strategies, with an average score of only 4.03 out of 10 on a tobacco knowledge questionnaire.
- Tailored training for CHWs could enhance their ability to support tobacco cessation efforts and reduce health disparities among Latino/a individuals.
Background: Despite the importance of advance care planning (ACP), a process that optimizes future medical treatment and end-of-life care, for at-risk populations, rates of patient-provider ACP conversations are extremely low among Black women with breast cancer. Community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to support patients in engaging in ACP conversations with their providers; yet research on integrating CHWs to promote ACP is scant. The current study examined multilevel facilitators and barriers to successful ACP conversations among Black women from the perspective of providers and CHWs who serve this community.
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