Authors: James O'Donovan, Cleo Baskin, MacKenzie MacRae, Leonard Mndala, Martina Mchenga, Sonia Tiedt, Helen Elizabeth Olsen, Linnea Stansert Katzen,Diana Nambatya Nsubuga, Beth Geoffroy, Margaret Odera, Angele Bienvenue Ishimhwe, Jamie Sewan Johnston, Patrick Kawooya, Nophiwe Job, Biziweck Malitoni, Roseline Moenga, Irene Tukashaba, John Wabwire Shikuku, Chisomo Boxer, Dickson Mbewe, Michee Nshumayesu, Tammy Sutherns, Daniel Palazuelos, Matias Iberico, Ariwame Jiménez, Jane Nelima, Mary Juma, Prossy Muyingo, Loyce Nyachio, Ahmad Habboush, Lily Martin, Marius Nkenfack, Madeleine Ballard
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in health services and research but are often excluded from key decisions and authorship in studies related to their work. A review of 1,875 studies found only 15% included CHWs as coauthors, and 32% formally acknowledged them. Barriers like strict authorship guidelines, language differences, limited training, and power imbalances hinder their participation. Including CHWs as active contributors can improve research quality and relevance. Recommendations include co-developing research with CHWs, offering training, compensating their expertise, and exploring alternative ways to recognize their contributions beyond academic publishing.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Research
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2024
Region: Global
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