Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers' motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Community Health Workers (CHWs) play significant roles in various settings, with their motivations and retention strategies widely studied. Yet, literature is sparse on CHWs from Myanmar, who are key to primary health care in marginalized and conflict-affected areas. This study explores the unique challenges these CHWs face, using firsthand accounts. Life story interviews, enhanced with a lifeline tool, were conducted with 34 CHWs from conflict-affected regions in Myanmar and in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. Additionally, eight key informant interviews were held with leaders from organizations that work with CHWs. Data analysis was facilitated by NVivo 14 software and four layers of influence adapted from Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory of human development. The findings re

SUBMITTER: Yamonn N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466398 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature