The Role of CHWs in Addressing Hypertension
Year Developed: 2020
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Enabling Staff
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: MHP Salud (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are uniquely qualified to support individuals with hypertension. CHW interventions are known to improve health outcomes among individuals diagnosed with hypertension and support at-risk individuals to prevent the development of the condition. The purpose of this guide is to assist health centers and partners in identifying the roles of CHWs in addressing hypertension.
Resource Details: This guide will outline the function of the CHW and to identify the role CHWs hold in addressing hypertension self-management and prevention in their communities.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Promising/Best Practices, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Population Health, Operational Feasibility, Population Health, Partnerships, Data Collection Mechanism, Satisfaction, Impact/Outcomes.
Keywords: Community Health Workers, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, Latinas, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), Access to Care.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.