09/09/2024
Community Health Extension Workers-CHEW".Community health extension workers (chew)What is community health? Community health refers to the health status of a specific geographic community or population, and the efforts made to promote, protect, and preserve their health. It encompasses various aspects, including:1. Health promotion: Encouraging healthy behaviors, disease prevention, and wellness.2. Disease prevention: Identifying and mitigating risk factors, and implementing interventions to prevent illnesses.3. Health protection: Ensuring access to safe water, food, air, and living environments.4. Health education: Empowering communities with knowledge and skills to manage their health.5. Community engagement: Collaborating with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to address health concerns.6. Health services: Providing access to healthcare services, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care.7. Research and evaluation: Studying community health issues, evaluating interventions, and informing policy decisions.Community health focuses on:1. Social determinants of health (e.g., education, housing, employment)2. Health disparities and inequities3. Cultural competence and sensitivity4. Community participation and empowerment5. Intersectoral collaboration (e.g., healthcare, education, social services)The goal of community health is to improve the overall health and well-being of the community, reducing health inequities and promoting health equity.