This article describes a qualitative study that examines the efficacy of non-financial incentives in sustaining volunteerism among CHWs. The study addresses: the motivation of volunteer CHWs; barriers and de-motivating factors; the effectiveness of non-financial incentives; and the mechanisms by which incentives motivate volunteer CHWs. The study also explores the role of … [Read more...] about Non-financial Incentives for Voluntary Community Health Workers: A Qualitative Study
Steps Forward/Pasos Adelantes Curriculum
The Arizona Prevention Research Center's (University of Arizona) Steps Forward/Pasos Adelante Curriculum is a tool for CHWs, focusing on health food choices and preparations, chronic disease risk, community health and participant advocacy. It is available in both English and Spanish. … [Read more...] about Steps Forward/Pasos Adelantes Curriculum
Promoting Policy and Systems Change to Expand Employment of Community Health Workers
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention E-Learning training series provides written and audio information regarding what CHWs are and what they do, as well as, details about CHW workforce issues and development, sustainable funding, and moving policy and systems forward. The training also provides links to CHWs resources and programs in the US. … [Read more...] about Promoting Policy and Systems Change to Expand Employment of Community Health Workers
SONRISA: A Curriculum Toolbox for Promoters/Community Health Workers to Address Mental/Emotional Health Associated with Diabetes
This curriculum was created by the Southwest Center for Community Health Promotion at the University of Arizona. The tool was designed for promoters/CHWs to use in their work with clients to prevent and manage diabetes and the mental/emotional health complications associated with diabetes. The tool is available in both English and Spanish. … [Read more...] about SONRISA: A Curriculum Toolbox for Promoters/Community Health Workers to Address Mental/Emotional Health Associated with Diabetes
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Toolkit
This toolkit provides a variety of resources that form a platform for strengthening policy makers, program managers and service providers' capacity to promote access to maternal, newborn and child heath care. Developed by the Peace Corps, the toolkit includes information on: pregnancy and birth preparedness; labor, post partum and newborn care; community mobilization; … [Read more...] about Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Toolkit