There are myriad models of Community health worker (CHW) employment; however, there is limited knowledge about the link between organizational structures and CHW experiences. This article presents results from seventeen in depth interviews conducted with CHWs, their supervisors and leadership to gather perceptions regarding CHW effectiveness and organizational structure. … [Read more...] about The Impact of Centralized Employment Structure on Community Health Work: A Qualitative Case Study of Community Health Workers and Key Leadership.
North America (U.S. and Canada)
‘A poverty in understanding’: Assessing the structural challenges experienced by community health workers and their clients.
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in enabling access to healthcare in marginalized communities; yet they also face numerous structural challenges which complicate their care delivery. This paper discusses the results of a year-long ethnographic study which looked at structural barriers faced by community health works in Indiana. … [Read more...] about ‘A poverty in understanding’: Assessing the structural challenges experienced by community health workers and their clients.
Bridging the Gap: How Community Health Workers Promote the Health of Immigrants
Immigrants in the United States face a range of challenges with respect to access to quality health care. Community health workers play an important role in ensuring these individuals can avail of the necessary care and treatment. This book provides evidence and recommendations for engaging CHWs to serve immigrant populations. … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: How Community Health Workers Promote the Health of Immigrants
Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
In October 2018, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Alma Ata declaration at the Global Conference on Primary Care in Astana, Kazakhstan. Acknowledging that the Alma Ata declaration represents a historic landmark for global health practitioners, Partners In Health hosted a one day pre-meeting to the Astana Conference to explore: "Health Systems and Delivery … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
Community Health Worker (CHW) Movement in Hawai‘i: Moving Towards a CHW Association
This article presents perspectives drawn from a group of governmental, university and public health organizations supporting the creation of a professional association for community health workers (CHWs) in Hawai’i. It discusses monthly meetings conducted by CHWs starting from 2017 which addressed issues around work, information sharing, and the drafting of a strategic plan to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker (CHW) Movement in Hawai‘i: Moving Towards a CHW Association