Authors: Rosalia Olaya Zuñiga, Irene Parra-García, Luis Alejandro Gómez-Barrera
This study explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in six Latin American countries. It highlights their versatile contributions to primary healthcare but also identifies challenges in implementing WHO guidelines. While CHWs play a crucial role in primary healthcare, there are inconsistencies in policy implementation across countries. The study suggests classifying CHWs based on the healthcare access needs of their communities to optimize their effectiveness.
Link: Overview of the participation of community health workers in primary health care in 6 Latin American countries and a proposal for their integration into the health system: a qualitative study
Resource Topic: CHW, Primary Health Care
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
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