Community Health Worker Professional Advocacy. Issue 3 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sabo, Samantha; Wennerstrom, Ashley; Phillips, David; Haywoord, Catherine; Redondo, Floribella; Bell, Melanie L.; Ingram, Maia
• Is Part Of: Journal of ambulatory care management. Volume 38:Issue 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Ambulatory medical care -- Administration -- Periodicals; Ambulatory medical care -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Health planning -- Periodicals; Health planning -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.12
• DOI: 10.1097/JAC.0000000000000089
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-9917

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <p>This mixed-methods study explores community health worker (CHW) engagement in professional advocacy. Data from the National Community Health Worker Advocacy Survey (n = 1661) assessed the relationship between CHW professional advocacy and CHW demographics, and work characteristics. Qualitative data articulated the quality of professional advocacy efforts. Approximately, 30% of CHW respondents advocated for professional advancement or collaborated with other CHWs to advance the workforce. Advocacy was more prevalent among CHWs affiliated with a professional network. CHW advocacy targeted recognition of the field, appropriate training and compensation, and sustainable funding. CHW professional advocacy is imperative to advancement of the field.</p> </sec> </abstract>