Authors: Julie St John, Wandy Hernández-Gordon, Sahida Martínez, Ilda Hernández
In this case study, authors describe the work of community health workers in a predominately Hispanic Chicago community that experienced disproportionate rates of COVID-19 infection. Through semi-structured interviews with neighborhood CHWs, researchers collected and qualitatively analyzed data related to CHW roles, motivations, and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the results, authors present recommendations for CHW workforce development and policies to strengthen the health care and public health systems.
Link: Community Health Workers Connecting Communities During COVID-19: A Case Study From Chicago
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No