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Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme

September 19, 2022 By

Authors: Levona J. Johnson, Laura H. SchoppII, Firdouza WaggieIII, José M. Frantz

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 environment, patient adherence, and communication. Additionally, the study noted personal challenges relating to self-management, CHW empowerment, and broadening CHW perspectives. Future CHW programs should be designed to address these challenges for improved CHW performance.

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Link: Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme

Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Motivation

Resource Type: Research

Year: 2022

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Country: South Africa

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