This study utilized online surveys and focus group discussions to assess the strengths, limitations, and practices of CHWs in Indiana, USA. Researchers collected nearly 700 survey responses and conducted four focus groups with CHWs and employers from 25 organizations across Indiana. Using the information collected, researchers were able to develop four recommendations for … [Read more...] about Indiana community health workers: challenges and opportunities for workforce development
Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme
This study sought to investigate the challenges, both professional and personal, that CHWs face while carrying out their daily activities. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 15 CHWs from the Western Cape, South Africa. Through these interviews, five themes emerged regarding professional challenges faced by CHWs: social conditions, patients’ mental health, work … [Read more...] about Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme
Barriers for the Functional Implementation of Community Health Volunteers in Health Developmental Army in Debre Libanos District, Oromia, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
This qualitative study addresses the barriers in implementing the health developmental army (HDA) in an effort to successfully deliver health extension programs. Through in-depth interviews, this study determined four key themes in the barriers to the functionality of HDAs: structure/supervision challenges, community-related barriers/perceptions towards HDAs, lack of … [Read more...] about Barriers for the Functional Implementation of Community Health Volunteers in Health Developmental Army in Debre Libanos District, Oromia, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
A Case Study of a Community Health Worker Program Located in Low-Income Housing in Richmond, Virginia
This case study assessed the community impact of a CHW program designed for low-income housing residents in Richmond, VA, USA. Through the analysis of electronic data and qualitative interviews, the paper mapped out the external resources that CHWs connect community members with to address unmet needs. Considering the value of these supports, the case study emphasized the need … [Read more...] about A Case Study of a Community Health Worker Program Located in Low-Income Housing in Richmond, Virginia
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the frontline health workforce: Perceptions of vulnerability of Brazil’s community health workers
This paper describes the further integration of CHWs into the healthcare system in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that CHWs are in a unique position to address social determinants of health, but are also vulnerable to infections, abuse, and other workplace hazards. They demonstrate how these issues have been exacerbated by the pandemic, and conclude … [Read more...] about The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the frontline health workforce: Perceptions of vulnerability of Brazil’s community health workers
