Authors: Adriana Viola Miranda, Ryan Rachmad Nugraha, Trio Sirmareza, Maritta Rastuti, Rizky Deco Praha, Rindang Asmara, Zack Petersen
In Indonesia’s stunting prevention program, many community health workers (CHWs) work without a salary, handling tasks like monthly checkups, counseling, and home visits. This study interviewed 130 CHWs in rural Lombok to understand the financial burden they face. It found that over half were unhappy with the small payments they received. Their work was worth much more than what they were paid, and they often had to spend their own money to do their jobs. The study highlights the need to better pay CHWs to keep the program strong and effective.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Stunting
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: Indonesia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No