Authors: Diana Alecsandra Grad, Lidia Onofrei, Shauna Fjaagesund, Florin Oprescu, Alexandru Coman and Marius-Ionut Ungureanu
This study looked at whether gaps in Romania’s community health workforce help explain why some areas experience higher marginalization than others. Using national data, the analysis found that places with fewer community nurses and fewer general practitioners tended to have higher marginalization rates. Areas needing more Roma health mediators also showed higher marginalization. Adding settlement type strengthened these patterns, with communes and small towns showing the biggest effects. The findings point to a simple message: when communities lack enough frontline health workers, marginalization grows. Romania needs more detailed analysis, but the results already highlight how essential these roles are for reducing inequities.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, Marginalization
Resource Type: Cohort Study
Year: 2025
Region: Europe
Country: Romania
Publisher May Restrict Access: No