Authors

  1. Lautner, Shelby MS
  2. Garney, Whitney PhD, MPH
  3. Nimmons, Katherine MSc, MPH
  4. Macareno, Blanca MPH
  5. Harvey, Idethia Shevon DrPH
  6. Garcia, Kristen MPH

Abstract

Texas faces unique barriers in health status and risk behaviors such as smoking. To address tobacco use, community health workers (CHWs) are a resource for disseminating education among a population. To promote smoking cessation in Texas, there is a need for the development of a smoking cessation training program for CHWs. The National Community Health Worker Training Center used an approach with CHWs to develop a curriculum. From the curriculum development and with feedback from CHWs, 4 training courses were produced: online and in person, and in English and Spanish. The curriculum meets a need that disseminates smoking cessation strategies through peer-led, culturally relevant messages.