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Julie St John1, Wandy Hernández-Gordon, Sahida Martínez
1Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Julia Jones Matthews Department of Public Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene (Dr St. John); HealthConnect One, Chicago, Illinois (Ms Hernández-Gordon); and Enlace Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Mss Martínez and Hernández).
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has adversely impacted vulnerable communities. Community health workers (CHWs) are an evidence-based solution for helping communities navigate challenges and barriers. This case study describes the work of CHWs in a large Hispanic Chicago neighborhood who experienced a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases. Methods included semistructured interviews and conventional qualitative content analysis. Results describe the problem; the situation; CHWs' roles, motivations and actions; outcomes; lessons learned; and recommendations. The case study concludes with a discussion of effective CHW engagement-particularly for underresourced communities-and presents recommendations for CHW workforce development and policies to strengthen the health care and public health systems.
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