Training Community Health Workers on Alzheimer's Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Bishop Sonia, Pascoe Kelley, Rojina Janet, Lopez Katherine, Kehne Theresa, Torres Karen, Domoto-Reilly Kimiko, Ko Linda
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
Can culturally and linguistically appropriate training improve knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and research among Latinx community health workers?
Conclusion
The training significantly increased knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and research among community health workers.
Supporting Evidence
- There was a significant increase in knowledge of Alzheimer's disease after the training.
- Participants showed improved understanding of Alzheimer's signs and symptoms.
- Knowledge about Alzheimer's prevention increased significantly post-training.
- Participants gained a better understanding of the local Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
- Training was culturally and linguistically appropriate for the participants.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching community health workers about Alzheimer's can help them learn more about the disease and how to help others.
Methodology
Pre/post assessment using non-matched, anonymous surveys and Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U tests.
Participant Demographics
Participants had a mean age of 40 years, were mostly female (87%), identified as Latinx (91%), and 55% were born outside the U.S.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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