Authors: Carly Nichols
Community health workers (CHWs), often volunteers or minimally paid, play vital roles in addressing health disparities. This study focuses on “change-agent” CHWs in an Indian nutrition education program.The analysis reveals challenges in volunteer selection, tensions between volunteer expectations, training and empowerment, and varied perspectives on CHWs payments. While payments may not transform unmotivated volunteers, it could enhance participation among marginalized women, promoting more equitable and effective outcomes.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs
Resource Type: Comparative analysis
Year: 2023
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
