Authors: Bernice B. Rumala, Teresa Campos-Dominguez, Rumana S. Rabbani, and Sergio Matos
This white paper focuses on the importance of CHWs in addressing health inequities and the needs of marginalized populations in the face of COVID-19. The authors offer an historical perspective and emphasize the importance of CHWs multifaceted role in addressing vulnerable populations’ myriad needs. They argue that CHWs have the potential to inspire hope and improve community knowledge and access to services by regularly disseminating up-to-date information.
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Resource Topic: Behavior Change and Communication, Community Involvement, Infectious/communicable diseases, Minority Population
Resource Type: COVID-19
Year: 2020
Region: Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America (U.S. and Canada), Oceania, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Global
Publisher May Restrict Access: No