Abstract
The objective of our participatory case study of community health worker (CHW) integration was to describe the role of CHWs in two local health departments (LHDs). Study partners co-developed an interview guide based on an existing framework. Fourteen staff participated in interviews. CHWs build community trust for LHDs, provide LHD core services, identify community concerns and priorities, and address social determinants of health. Integration barriers include hiring protocols, lack of understanding of the CHW role, inadequate compensation, and sustainable funding. The study identified key factors for an integration process that promotes the effectiveness, wellbeing, and sustainability of the workforce.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 147-158 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Ambulatory Care Management |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2025 |
Keywords
- case study
- community health workers
- community-based participatory research
- local health departments
- public health workforce
- qualitative research
- social determinants of health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
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