Community Health Workers and COVID-19 in New York State: Adaptable and Resilient, but Strained

Authors

Annis Golden, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow
Amy Williams, University at Albany, State University of New York

Author ORCID Identifier

Annis Golden: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3124-6508

Document Type

White Paper

Funding Organization and Award Number

University at Albany, SUNY

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

This report summarizes findings from an interview-based study conducted in October and November 2020, and inferences that may be drawn from those findings with respect to the contributions of CHWs to eliminating disparities in the impact of COVID-19, and resources needed by CHW-based programs going forward. Findings are reported in the following areas: New connection strategies with clients used by CHWs in response to physical distancing requirements, barriers to connections; new areas of support CHWs provided; socioemotional impact of the pandemic and adaptations on CHWs; resources needed going forward; CHW support for efforts to eliminate disparities in COVID-19 impact on communities of color.

Contact Author

Annis Golden

University at Albany, State University of New York

agolden@albany.edu

Recommended Citation

Golden, Annis and Williams, Amy. 2021. "Community Health Workers and COVID-19 in New York State: Adaptable and Resilient, but Strained" Understanding and eliminating minority health disparities in a 21st-century pandemic: A White Paper Collection. University at Albany, SUNY: Scholars Archive.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/covid_mhd_nys_white_papers/1