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Community Health Workers During COVID-19: Supporting Their Role in Current and Future Public Health Responses
Betsy Rodriguez1, Magon Saunders, Denise Octavia-Smith
1Divisions of Diabetes Translation (Ms Rodriguez and Drs Saunders and Ballard) and Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (Ms Moeti), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; National Association of Community Health Workers, Boston, Massachusetts (Ms Octavia-Smith); and FHI 360, Washington, District of Columbia (Mss Pellechia, Fragueiro, and Salinger).
Community health workers (CHWs) are vital for health equity and connecting communities to care. CHWs need enhanced training, safety, workplace, and mental health support to address health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Community health workers (CHWs) are crucial for addressing health disparities.
- They bridge gaps in care for populations affected by social determinants of health and structural racism.
- CHWs promote culturally relevant care and foster community-clinical linkages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the needs of community health workers.
- To understand how to better support CHWs in their roles.
- To inform the development of infrastructure for CHW growth.
Main Methods:
- A forum was conducted.
- An expert group convened.
- A survey was administered to gather insights.
Main Results:
- CHWs identified critical needs for training and development.
- There is a significant demand for improved health and safety practices.
- Workplace guidance and mental health resources are essential for CHW well-being.
Conclusions:
- Community health workers require robust infrastructure to support their vital role.
- Addressing CHW needs is essential for advancing health equity.
- Investing in CHW support systems can expand access to healthcare services.
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