Project ECHO Brain Health: Assessing the Impact of a Pilot Program to Promote Self-Efficacy Among Community Health Workers

Sara S. Masoud, Juana T. Escareño, Belinda Flores, Janna Lesser, Byeong Yeob Choi, Carole L. White

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Abstract

This mixed-methods study sought to examine the impact of the Project ECHO Brain Health program on participating community health workers’ (CHWs’) self-efficacy to address dementia, promote brain health, and advocate for research among Latinx South Texas communities. Using an explanatory sequential design, quantitative data collected from pre- and post-program surveys were analyzed to inform the collection of qualitative data, followed by an interpretation of all findings to better understand the impact of the program on self-efficacy. Pre- and post-surveys were collected from 25 CHWs, 13 of whom later participated in individual interviews. There was a statistically significant increase in mean self-efficacy scores between the pre- and post-surveys among participants. Three categories reflecting the experiences of participants were identified from the qualitative data: addressing training needs; impact on CHWs and their practice; and community of learning. The findings suggest that Project ECHO Brain Health program is a timely intervention that may facilitate increased self-efficacy among CHWs as they navigate the impacts of dementia in their communities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)191-201
Number of pages11
JournalFamily and Community Health
Volume47
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2024

Keywords

  • Project ECHO
  • brain health
  • caregiving
  • community health workers
  • dementia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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