CHSU Discovery

Abstract

In California’s Central Valley, Latino and Asian communities
face disproportionately high rates of Type II diabetes and
obesity, driven by complex social determinants and
behavioral risk factors.
• Community Health Workers (CHWs), also known as
promotoras in the Latino community, serve as a vital
cultural bridge between communities and health care
agencies to address population-specific disparities through
education and advocacy.
• The efficacy of these programs is often hindered by a lack
of standardized training and certifications for CHWs.
The goal of this project was to adapt online modules,
develop post-module knowledge assessments, and
generate a validated Likert-scale satisfaction survey.
The materials developed from this project can be used
as a training protocol to be piloted with CHW trainees in
Fresno County.