This study looked at community health workers’ (CHWs) experiences during COVID-19 response efforts in Orange County, California. CHWs said their ability to connect with communities was valued, but their behind-the-scenes work often went unrecognized, and low pay and limited support made their jobs harder. They emphasized the need for fair compensation and proper recognition to … [Read more...] about People Versus Product: Conditions for Success for Community Health Workers as Sustainable Members of the Public Health Workforce
CHW Support
Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon
This study explored how to better support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Buea Health District, Cameroon, especially during conflict and crisis. CHWs face major challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and displacement, which affect their work and well-being. Using interviews, group discussions, and storytelling, the study found that CHWs need better pay, working … [Read more...] about Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon
An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Many people around the world need rehabilitation services, and Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help provide this care. This study looked at CHWs in one area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to see what they know, how they feel, and what they do about rehabilitation services. The results showed that most CHWs had poor knowledge and did not practice rehabilitation well. However, most … [Read more...] about An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have played a key role in fighting malaria. As malaria cases go down, their role is changing. This study looked at how their work is being expanded to include other health services. Interviews with program leaders from eight countries showed that adding new tasks for CHWs can happen in different ways, depending on … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies
Trends in State Policies That Support the Community Health Worker Workforce
States are working to sustain and expand the community health worker (CHW) workforce as federal COVID-19 funding ends. Many are exploring long-term financing solutions, particularly through Medicaid, to ensure continued access to CHW services. Policymakers are collaborating with CHWs and stakeholders to strengthen training, certification, and funding strategies. This NASHP’s … [Read more...] about Trends in State Policies That Support the Community Health Worker Workforce