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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-201 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Family and Community Health |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2024 |
Keywords
- Project ECHO
- brain health
- caregiving
- community health workers
- dementia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health