Promoting the Health of the Community : Community Health Workers Describing Their Roles, Competencies, and Practice

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Discover the essential roles, competencies, and practices of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in 'Promoting the Health of the Community'. This comprehensive hardcover book, written by Julie Ann St. John, Susan L. Mayfield-Johnson, and Wandy D. Hernández-Gordon, offers critical insights into the growing field of community health. It addresses the persistent gap in literature concerning current CHW roles, skills, scope of practice, job settings, and national standards, making it an indispensable resource. The book aligns with the American Public Health Association's definition of a CHW as a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. It follows the framework of the nationally recognized roles of CHWs from the C3 Project, exploring key topics such as cultural mediation, care coordination, advocacy, capacity building, assessments, evaluation, and research. This first edition, featuring 428 pages and 29 colour illustrations, is a must-have for CHWs, aspiring CHWs, policymakers, educators, and anyone involved in community health initiatives. A valuable resource for understanding the integration and support of the CHW profession within healthcare and public health systems. Keywords: Community Health Workers, CHW, public health, healthcare, community health, roles, competencies, practice, first edition, hardcover, English, Julie Ann St. John, Susan L. Mayfield-Johnson, Wandy D. Hernández-Gordon, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Springer Cham, ISBN 9783030563745.