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Community health workers experiences and perceptions of working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria—A qualitative study

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CHWs in Lagos provide essential health care, however their role during the COVID-19 pandemic is not as clear. Through semi-structured interviews, this study determined three main themes: different influences on CHWs ability to undertake COVID-19, influences on willingness to work during the pandemic, and suggested improvements for CHWs. The study suggests changes in CHWs … [Read more...] about Community health workers experiences and perceptions of working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria—A qualitative study

Don’t change who we are but give us a chance: confronting the potential of community health worker certification for workforce recognition and exclusion

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Promotores de salud are a subset of CHWs that primarily serve the Latinx community. In many US states, CHWs and promotores do not have unified training standards or formal certification. This study recommended that California implement  voluntary CHW certification and to give CHWs agency in the certification process.  … [Read more...] about Don’t change who we are but give us a chance: confronting the potential of community health worker certification for workforce recognition and exclusion

Are we listening to community health workers? Experiences of the community health worker journey in rural South Africa

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CHWs are integral to addressing healthcare shortages in rural South Africa, but little is known about their experiences implementing CHW programs. To strengthen program implementation, this study conducted semi structured interviews with 18 CHWs to understand their experiences with government-implemented CHW programs. The study determined 3 themes that established CHW work … [Read more...] about Are we listening to community health workers? Experiences of the community health worker journey in rural South Africa