The APHA CHW Section is requesting NEW abstracts focused on the CHW response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking for submissions related to CHW lead interventions and frontline response, research on workforce impacts, and innovative training programs.
Abstracts MUST include information about CHW leadership and involvement in the project.
Abstracts, both domestic and international, will be considered, based on the content outlined below.
- Interactive presentations participatory in nature and that use adult education techniques are especially encouraged. Be sure to include specific details about the interactive/participatory components in your abstract to assist reviewers in scoring your abstract appropriately.
- Please be conscious of power dynamics implicit in your language. We discourage the use of phrases like “using CHWs” or “our CHWs,” especially if you are not a CHW yourself. Instead, try stating one of the following: “employing or partnering with CHWs” and “our CHW colleagues,” or “the CHWs on our team.”
- We welcome presentations in languages other than English, however - please note: the abstract must be submitted in English. We will work with the presenter directly to set up interpretation for their session.
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