Authors: Sumit Kane, Anjali Radkar, Mukta Gadgil, Barbara McPake
This article captures results from a qualitative study conducted in India to explore CHWs’ evolving roles and experiences. Through in-depth interviews with 32 CHWs, the study showed CHWs are discontent with treatment by professional health workers. CHWs want the health system to recognize them as individuals dedicated to and working for the development of health and social goals.
Link: Community Health Workers as Influential Health System Actors and not “Just Another Pair Of Hands”
Resource Topic: Behavior Change and Communication, CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Recognition/remuneration
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2020
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No