Overview
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in enhancing public health by serving as a bridge between healthcare providers and the community. They engage in health education, patient advocacy, and preventive care, which helps improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. CHWs are often trust...
Key Terms
Example: A CHW may organize health workshops in local schools.
Example: Teaching families about nutrition and exercise.
Example: Helping a patient navigate the healthcare system.
Example: Vaccinations and regular health screenings.
Example: Adapting health messages to fit cultural contexts.
Example: Higher rates of diabetes in certain ethnic communities.
Related Topics
Public Health
The science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, policy-making, and research.
intermediateHealth Promotion
Strategies and methods to encourage healthy behaviors and lifestyles in communities.
intermediateSocial Determinants of Health
Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.
advancedKey Concepts
Health EducationPatient AdvocacyCommunity EngagementPreventive Care