Question

Which of the following statements about community health workers most closely relates to the definition of community health workers presented in this segment:

A “Community health workers” are a cadre that is generally based within health facilities to assist health facility staff with less complicated tasks.

B “Community health worker” is a standard title that most governments use for the community health worker cadre within their countries, and it is usually reflected in countries’ community health policies and strategic plans.

C. The term “community health worker” is best used for community health cadres who work full time and spend a percentage of their time working in health facilities.

D. “Community health worker” is a generic term that refers to health workers who provide care in or near people’s homes and help to connect communities to health facilities.

unanswered

Answer 1

Answer :Option D-Community health worker” is a generic term that refers to health workers who provide care in or near people’s homes and help to connect communities to health facilities.

Explanation :

Most suitable defintion is option D. Community health workers are selected from their community to work in their community.

They need not have a professional qualification of medical or paramedical degree.

They help to connect communities to health facilities.

WHO definition of a community health worker is given below:-

Community health workers should be members of the communities where they work, should be selected by the communities, should be answerable to the communities for their activities, should be supported by the health system but not necessarily a part of its organization, and have shorter training than professional workers.