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- Title
Perspectives on Latino Lay Health Promoter Programs: Maryland, 2009.
- Authors
Carter-Pokras, Olivia D.; Jaschek, Graciela; Martinez, Iveris L.; Brown, Pamela B.; Mora, Sonia E.; Newton, Nancy; Luciani, Ileana
- Abstract
Objectives. We examined common barriers and best practices in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Latino lay health promoter programs. Methods. Ten lay health promoter program coordinators serving Maryland Latinos were recruited in 2009 through snowball sampling for in-depth semi-structured interviews with a bilingual and bicultural researcher. Program coordinators were asked about recruitment, selection, training, and supervision; key program elements; and evaluation. Analyses were conducted to identify common themes. Results. Respondents had worked up to 13 years in programs focused on such areas as awareness of healthy lifestyles and reducing risk of illness. Coordinators looked for Latino leaders with team-building skills and a desire to help the community. Six programs compensated promoters with stipends; 4 paid an hourly wage. Promoters were usually trained in monthly meetings that actively engaged them. Most programs conducted site visits, practice sessions, and performance evaluations. Conclusions. Our findings indicate that successful health promoter programs require needs assessments, formation of a target population advisory board, identification of appropriate promoters, and a significant amount of training. These findings can be used to guide future programs in the identification, recruitment, and training of health promoters as well as in program monitoring.
- Subjects
MARYLAND; PERSONNEL management methodology; HEALTH promotion; EMPLOYEE recruitment; BEHAVIOR modification; COMMUNITY health workers; HEALTH behavior; HISPANIC Americans; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; NEEDS assessment; HEALTH outcome assessment; PERSONNEL management; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICAL sampling; SUPERVISION of employees; WAGES; DISEASE management; QUALITATIVE research; THEMATIC analysis
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2011, Vol 101, Issue 12, p2281
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2011.300317