Title: Community Health Workers as Facilitators for Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Healthcare Services for Underserved Communities in Utah
Authors: Karishma Shah, Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal, Siale Teaupa, MPH
Brief Description: The current U.S. healthcare system does not adequately serve all individuals, particularly underserved communities, leading to disparities in access and care. Efforts to improve inclusion and address institutional inequalities require substantial input from these communities, which can be facilitated through partnerships with Community Health Workers (CHWs). This project aimed to gather qualitative data from underserved communities in Utah to understand their experiences, expectations, and suggestions for improving healthcare services, ultimately empowering them to inform the development of more aligned and responsive healthcare systems.
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Community Health Workers as Facilitators for Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Healthcare Services for Underserved Communities in Utah by Karishma Shah, MD, PhD, Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal & Siale Teaupa, MPH