Title: Partnering with CHWs to Engage in Community-Based Participatory Research
Presenter: Karishma Shah
Authors: Karishma Shah, Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal, Siale Teaupa
Date: 1/29/2024
Brief Description: Qualitative research serves as a vital tool for delving into the experiences and perspectives of underserved populations. This project was dedicated to exploring the interactions between underserved communities and the local healthcare system in Utah, with a focus on understanding the nuances of these experiences across different groups. Collaborating closely with six Community Health Workers (CHWs), the project team tailored interview questions to suit the unique contexts of each community. CHWs played a pivotal role in facilitating focus groups, transcribing discussions, and ensuring accurate translation when needed.
The project reached its culmination through a thorough qualitative analysis employing an inductive approach, aimed at uncovering and refining emergent themes within the data. Through this process, eight major themes emerged: barriers to accessing care, personal and systemic trauma, humanistic healthcare, building relationships, cultural competency, dimensions of health, navigating the healthcare system, and advocacy. These themes offer valuable insights into the challenges faced by underserved communities in accessing healthcare services, as well as the strategies and resources that can support more equitable and inclusive healthcare practices.

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Presentation Page: https://jahse.med.utah.edu/partnering...

From The Academy of Health Sciences Educators 2nd Annual Student-Led Clinic Symposium: https://jahse.med.utah.edu/