Authors: Zahra OlatejuI, Tolulope Olufunlayo, Christine MacArthur, Charlotte Leung, Beck Taylor
CHWs in Lagos provide essential health care, however their role during the COVID-19 pandemic is not as clear. Through semi-structured interviews, this study determined three main themes: different influences on CHWs ability to undertake COVID-19, influences on willingness to work during the pandemic, and suggested improvements for CHWs. The study suggests changes in CHWs working environments and improved infrastructure to help current and future CHWs
Link: Community health workers experiences and perceptions of working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria—A qualitative study
Resource Topic: CHW Role, COVID, COVID-19, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Nigeria
Publisher May Restrict Access: No