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Study Brief: Strengthening Health Systems by Addressing Community Health Workers’ Mental Well-Being and Agency
The aim of SHINE’s research is to explore the stressors faced by Community Health Workers using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, and to co-develop, pilot, and evaluate holistic health system support packages in two different LMIC contexts – Bangladesh and Kenya. These packages will focus on strengthening CHWs’ mental well-being and agency, ultimately contributing […]
Strengthening health systems by addressing community health workers’ mental well-being and agency (NIHR-Shine)
Strengthening health systems involves recognizing the importance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and addressing their mental well-being and agency. CHWs are vital in delivering healthcare services and bridging the gap between formal healthcare systems and local communities. However, they often face numerous challenges, including heavy workloads, limited resources, insufficient training, and inadequate support, which can […]