Date of Submission
Fall 11-23-2021
Document Type
Manuscript
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Elena Capella
Second Advisor
Dr. Francine Serafin-Dickson
Abstract
Abstract:
Introduction: Community health workers (CHWs) are a group of health care workers that work with underserved populations in rural areas. Community health workers seldom require any formal education for their role, which may cause disparities in the information they present to the populations they serve.
Problem: Underserved communities contain many low-income and marginalized populations that do not have access to adequate healthcare. Healthcare provider shortages can be particularly severe, leaving residents without access to primary care and emergency services from physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Aim/Objective: The purpose of the article is to propose a framework for developing an educational curriculum that will be useful in training community health workers. The proposed framework will be the Health Belief Model.
Solutions: An understanding of HIPPA and cultural competence should be imparted through training. Other training that should be included are aspects of culture which may also impact a community health worker's performance.
Conclusion: Providing standardized training will increase awareness of racial and ethnic disparities in health care among the CHWs and serve as a bridge in the current educational gap.
Recommended Citation
Gill, Mandeep K., "The Value of an Educational Curriculum for Community Health Workers to Decrease Health Disparities" (2021). DNP Qualifying Manuscripts. 56.
https://repository.usfca.edu/dnp_qualifying/56
