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Community Health Workers (CHWs) were vital during COVID-19, addressing health inequities. This study explores how CHW models operated and the factors influencing their success in promoting health equity.

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  • Health Equity Research
  • Qualitative Methodology

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  • Community Health Workers (CHWs) are crucial in addressing health disparities, especially those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Existing research highlights the need to understand the operational dynamics and influencing factors of CHW models during public health crises.
  • The pandemic necessitated adaptations in CHW models, underscoring the importance of examining their processes and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the diverse roles Community Health Workers (CHWs) fulfilled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers impacting CHW-led health equity strategies.
  • To explore the lived experiences of CHWs, engaged communities, and stakeholders involved in CHW models.

Main Methods:

  • Employs a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach.
  • Utilizes an abductive qualitative methodology for data collection and analysis.
  • Integrates inductive and deductive coding, informed by community expertise and theoretical frameworks.

Main Results:

  • This protocol paper outlines the methodology for the CATALYST study, focusing on CHW roles and health equity efforts during the pandemic.
  • The study design incorporates diverse perspectives from CHWs, community members, and institutional representatives.
  • The research aims to generate actionable insights into supporting and amplifying CHW models.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a framework for developing qualitative research protocols in partnership with community stakeholders.
  • Findings will inform policy, programmatic adjustments, and relational strategies to enhance CHW effectiveness.
  • The research seeks to amplify CHW models for improved community health and health equity outcomes.