Authors: Gregory Jerome and Louise C. Ivers
This qualitative study evaluated the role of CHWs in the health system in both HIV and non-HIV-related services in rural Haiti and investigated the challenges and facilitating factors for their work. CHWs contributed to a wide range of primary health services and non-HIV related activities. Recognition from the community, status, satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of others and remuneration were facilitating factors for performing their work. Challenges included insufficient materials to cope with the obstacles on the ground, lack of diagnostic and treatment roles in their activities, high work load, and desire for ongoing training and a higher salary.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, HIV and AIDS, Human Resources Management/Workforce Development
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2010
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Country: Haiti
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