Publications by authors named "Tarrah DeClemente"
Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) inequities disproportionately impact communities who are marginalized. In 2018, Illinois passed the Learn with Dignity Act (LWDA) requiring schools to provide menstrual products in bathrooms, yet little is known about its impacts. This evaluation examined LWDA implementation across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and identified barriers, facilitators, and lessons to inform future MHH policy implementations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: 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 PDFA Model of Community Health Worker Integration into Schools: Community-based Participatory Research in Action.
Prog Community Health Partnersh
April 2024
Background: 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.
Background: Under Title IX, pregnant and/or parenting students (PPY) are protected from discrimination and are required to receive equal access to education. This study examines the implementation of Title IX, investigating whether Title IX rights are upheld for pregnant and/or parenting students attending Chicago Public Schools (CPS) using qualitative research methods.
Methods: Stakeholder interviews with pregnant and/or parenting students and staff members at CPS were conducted.