level of cultural competence and capacity
This essay focuses on level of cultural competence and capacity. What are some of the things you could do to build your proficiency in these areas? How could you
level of cultural competence and capacity
I’m working on a public health writing question and need an explanation to help me learn.
In order for a community health worker to be effective, he or she must learn cultural competence and practice cultural humility. However, this knowledge and skillset can be of benefit to anyone. Reflect on your level of cultural competence and capacity for cultural humility. What are some of the things you could do to build your proficiency in these areas? How could you encourage others to do the same for the benefit of the greater good?
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CHWs typically reside in the community they serve, they have the unique ability to bring information where it is needed most. They can reach community residents where they live, eat, play, work, and worship. CHWs are frontline agents of change, helping to reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
HRSA CHW National Workforce Study Findings1
CHW-specific work activities involved:
- Culturally appropriate health promotion and health education 82%
- Assistance in accessing medical services & programs 84%
- Assistance in accessing non-medical services & programs 72%
- “Translation” 36%
- Interpreting 34%
- Counseling 31%
- Mentoring 21%
- Social support 46%
- Transportation 36%
Related to work activities, employer-reported duties;
- Firstly, skills
- secondly, integrity
- thirdly, be fast
- Further, be great
Among the many known outcomes of CHWs’ service are the following;
- firstly, Improved access to health care services.
- secondly, Increased health and screening.
- thirdly, Better understanding between community members and the health and social service system.
- further, Enhanced communication between community members and health providers.
- Further, Increased use of health care services.
- lastly, Improved adherence to health recommendations.
- lastly, Reduced need for emergency and specialty services.1
CHWs Take Action to Promote Heart Health in the Community
The Initiative’s health education materials are designed to be taught by CHWs, who are trained to use these materials to help community residents improve their quality of life by adopting heart healthy behaviors.
With the help of the Initiative, CHWs are able
