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ArticlePublic health nursing (Boston, Mass.)2023

Supporting community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods pilot study.

Pamela Recto, Janna Lesser, Jose Zapata, Eduardo Gandara, Annette Zavala Idar, Martha Castilla

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Article in Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Pamela RectoSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.ORCID 0000-0002-2591-8876
Janna LesserSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Jose ZapataSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Eduardo GandaraSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Annette Zavala IdarSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Martha CastillaSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

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HHS U77HP0349
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine how the COVID-19 Project ECHO program may have influenced the mental health of community health workers (CHWs) from South Texas. The program was designed around case-based learning and mentorship to provide support to CHWs and help them gain expertise to provide services to their communities.

designAn explanatory sequential mixed methods pilot study. SAMPLE: Fifteen CHWs who were enrolled in the program participated in this study. MEASUREMENTS: The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to measure the differences pre- and post-intervention. Qualitative description was used to explore the experiences of the participating CHWs.

resultsThe PSS post-test mean (12.53) showed a statistically significant decrease from the pretest mean (17.01) (t (14 = 2.456, p = .028). The CHWs explained that the death of loved ones, feelings of isolation, and work-related concerns influenced their mental health. CHWs expressed that the program provided them with emotional support and resources for their clients.

conclusionsThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disadvantaged and medically underserved areas will be long-lasting; therefore, the need is greater than ever for CHWs to receive mental health support and be able to connect communities with vital resources.

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Community Health WorkersCOVID-19HumansMedically Underserved AreaPandemicsPilot ProjectsQualitative Researchcommunity health workersCOVID-19mental healthproject ECHO

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PMID36259565
PMCPMC9874856

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