This study looked at how gender, race, and education affect the involvement of community health workers in mental health support teams in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Most community health workers were Black women with high school education, while most mental health professionals were white women with college degrees. These differences led to unequal relationships and often excluded … [Read more...] about An intersectional analysis of the participation of community health workers in matrix support in mental health
South America
National Primary Care Policy (2017) and the roles of community health workers
This study examines the new roles of community health workers (CHWs) as outlined in Brazil's 2017 National Primary Care Policy, from the viewpoints of nurses and CHWs. Interviews were conducted between 2021 and 2022. Some professionals believe the new roles give CHWs more autonomy and recognition, while others worry it could reduce the uniqueness of their work or lead to … [Read more...] about National Primary Care Policy (2017) and the roles of community health workers
Nelvy Cáceres. World Vision Bolivia and community health workers in Bolivia: a historical reflection
Dr. Nelvy Cáceres has played a major role in developing health promotion programs at World Vision Bolivia (WVB) since 1989. WVB focuses on improving the well-being of vulnerable children, families, and communities in Bolivia through projects in health, education, and community leadership. Initially working with local churches, WVB later expanded to include health, education, … [Read more...] about Nelvy Cáceres. World Vision Bolivia and community health workers in Bolivia: a historical reflection
Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
This study explored users' experiences with accessing and using healthcare services for managing Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Interviews with 38 people from Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Rio de Janeiro revealed challenges in scheduling appointments, getting test results, and obtaining medications. Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped by … [Read more...] about Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
Santiago Santi, Naporuna indigenous community health worker from the Amazonian region of Ecuador
Santiago Santi, a member of the Naporuna ethnic group in Ecuador's Amazon region, has been a volunteer Community Health Worker (CHW) for 30 years. He recently published his memoir, "I Know Where I Come From, I Don't Know Where I'm Going." Santiago co-founded the "Asociación de promotores de salud Naporunas Sandi Yura," now 30 years old and the largest CHW movement in Ecuador, … [Read more...] about Santiago Santi, Naporuna indigenous community health worker from the Amazonian region of Ecuador
