In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. James O'Donovan & Dickson Mbewe, who represent the Community Health Impact Coalition. Together, they explore the need for fair representation in the community health worker space, bringing to light a recent study that shines a blaring spotlight on the lack of fair recognition of their work and the workers’ valuable role in the data collection process for research in global health studies.

In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. James O'Donovan & Dickson Mbewe, who represent the Community Health Impact Coalition. Together, they dissect a recent study that shines a blaring spotlight on the lack of fair recognition of community health workers’ contributions to data collection, research and academia in global health studies, the systemic inequities this community faces, and the undeniable need for upskilling and professional growth opportunities for community health workers.

From data-driven insights to personal experiences that add nuance to the conversation around the fair representation of community health workers, Dr. James O'Donovan & Dickson Mbewe cover it all in this episode.

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Dr. James O’Donavan on LinkedIn
Dickson Mbewe on LinkedIn
Community Health Impact Coalition Website
Marta Costa on LinkedIn
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SurveyCTO Website

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