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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2025
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias disproportionately affect minority racial and ethnic communities. Community health workers are essential in addressing these disparities. We evaluated the impact of an educational workshop focusing on improving knowledge and preparedness in dementia care. Sixty-one CHWs attended in-person sessions in Texas and completed surveys to measure confidence and plans to apply the knowledge gained. Results revealed a significant increase in confidence in providing dementia care post-training (p < 0.001). Qualitative analysis identified five primary roles of CHWs. These findings demonstrate the potential of training interventions to improve knowledge gaps and empower CHWs to address dementia in underserved communities.
Recommended Citation
Santiago-Mejias, S., Rhodes, S. L., Epps, F. R., Hilsabeck, R. C., Garza, N., Seshadri, S., & Patel, N. K. (2025). Empowering community health workers in dementia care in South Texas. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 108(2), 546–551. https://doi.org/10.1177/13872877251378463
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Publication Title
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
DOI
10.1177/13872877251378463
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Neuroscience
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