A cross-sectional survey of community health workers and their roles in Indiana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the US, there is a lack of information about the community health worker (CHW) workforce, which is critical to inform workforce policy, development, and training initiatives. In this manuscript, we report the results of a cross-sectional workforce survey of CHWs in Indiana.

Methods

We conducted a statewide electronic survey of CHWs in Indiana. Eligible participants were self-reported CHWs and over the age of 18. The survey was adapted from an existing tool and included questions about CHWs' demographics, employer, compensation, and roles and responsibilities. The survey was pilot-tested and distributed in partnership with the state's CHW professional association. Data were collected anonymously using REDCap. Bivariate correlations were examined between salary a

SUBMITTER: Scanlon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329865 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature