Understanding the unique role of community-based para-professionals delivering early childhood development in low-resource contexts: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-based para-professionals are trained or untrained professionals who assist in the delivery of health-related care in communities where they live. The role of community-based para-professionals in supporting early childhood development (ECD) supports has attracted increased attention recently, particularly in the context of severe constraints in the global health workforce. However, these practitioners face challenges associated with low status and poor working conditions. In response, the study reported here aimed to gather expert views on essential knowledge, skills and competencies for this workforce, to contribute to strengthened recognition of their unique role in supporting ECD.

Objectives

The objective of the study reported here was to contribute t

SUBMITTER: Pearson EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752952 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature