Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community health workers (CHWs) are vital links between communities and health systems, with CHW models facilitating positive health and life outcomes. However, little is known about CHWs' experiences serving in these roles or their potential to support the transition to adulthood for adolescents and young adults (AYA).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CHWs and their supervisors from five recruitment sites affiliated with Community Health Worker and Mobile Health for Emerging Adults Transitioning Sickle Cell Disease Care (COMETS) Trial. COMETS compared the effectiveness of a CHW intervention, mobile health application, or enhanced usual care on the health-related quality of life of AYA with SCD transitioning from pediatric to adult care. To u

SUBMITTER: Butcher SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712591 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature