Authors: Kate E Trout, Virginia Chaidez, Jessica Ern, Mark Bremer, Kathy Karsting, Dejun Su
This study examines the roles and employment status of community health workers (CHWs) in Nebraska based on survey data. Results show that most CHWs work full-time, with a significant portion working part-time or volunteering. Volunteer CHWs are a majority of those working with Hispanic communities. Volunteer CHWs receive extensive training and focus more on health screenings, while full and part-time CHWs perform a wider range of tasks. Understanding these differences can help in optimizing the CHW workforce in the future.
Link: Differences in Role and Support Between Volunteer and Paid Community Health Workers in the State of Nebraska
Resource Topic: CHW Workforce
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2023
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Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No