Community health worker navigation to improve allostatic load: The Integrated Population Health (IPOP) study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants of health (SDOH) and cumulative stress contribute to chronic disease development. The physiological response to repeated stressors typical of lower-income environments can be measured through allostatic load - a composite measure of cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune variables. Healthcare systems have employed patient navigation for social and medical needs to improve SDOH that has demonstrated limited impact on chronic disease outcomes. This study evaluates a novel community health worker navigation intervention developed using behavioral theories to improve access to social and medical services and provide social support for poverty stressed adults.

Methods

The Integrated Population Health Study (IPOP) study is a randomized, parallel two a

SUBMITTER: Kitzman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10753173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature