Authors: Morgana G. Martins Krieger, Clare Wenham, Denise Nacif Pimenta, Theresia E. Nkya, Brunah Schall, Ana Carolina Nunes, Ana De Menezes, and Gabriela Lotta
The authors of this paper review the factors needed for successful institutionalization of CHWs, using Brazil as a case study. They argue that a focus on adequate compensation of CHWs, protecting CHW autonomy, and improvement of community health system capacity are crucial to consider in the institutionalization process of CHW programs. These findings highlight key areas for governments and CHW program managers to consider when developing CHW programs.
Link: How do community health workers institutionalise: An analysis of Brazil’s CHW programme
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Compensation
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2021
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Country: Brazil
Publisher May Restrict Access: No