Quiz 1 Community Health Worker
(Chapter 1 - 6) Questions And Answers
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Definition of CHW - ANSWER they help individuals, families, and communities to
enhance their health, access services, and to improve the conditions for health, especially in low-
income communities. CHWs generally come from the communities they serve and are uniquely
prepared to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Models of Care - ANSWER member of a care delivery team, navigator, screening and
health education provider, outreach/enrolling/informing agent, organizer
Core CHW Roles - ANSWER Cultural mediation between communities and the health
and social services; Informal counseling and social support; Providing direct services and
referrals; Service coordination skills; Capacity-building skills; Advocacy skills; Teaching skills;
Organizational Skills
Eight Core Competencies for CHW - ANSWER Communicational skills; Interpersonal
skills; Organizational skills; Teaching skills; Service coordination; Capacity-building skills;
Advocacy skills; Knowledge of community
Personal Qualities of Successful CHWs - ANSWER Cultural meditation between
community and health system; Informal counseling and social support; Providing direct services
and referrals; Providing culturally appropriate health education; Advocating for individual and
community needs; Assuring people get the services they need; Building individual and
community capacity
common titles for CHWs - ANSWER Case manager/Case worker, community health
advocate, health educator, enrollment specialist, health ambassador, promoter, peer educator,
public health aide, patient navigator, lay health advisor
Natural Helping System - ANSWER a naturally occurring community network through
which family, friends neighbors, and others, connected by shared experience (in the same
geographic setting or shared experience), watch out for one another and reach out with assistance
on a regular basis and in times of crisis.
, CHW Credentialing - ANSWER getting certification from an education institution,
professional association, or employer in order to work and greater integration into the healthcare
field.
Capacity Building - ANSWER refers to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and
confidence of individuals like CHWs— or communities. CHWs learn from many sources and in
many settings, and these keep changing over time.
Scope of Practice - ANSWER a definition of rules, the regulations, and the boundaries
within which a fully qualified practitioner with substantial and appropriate training, knowledge,
and experience may practice in a defined field.
Self- Determination - ANSWER With regards to CHWs, self-determination is the ability
in which CHWs lead efforts to draft policies that help define the role of CHWs, their training
standards, and credentialing.
Defining public health - ANSWER The World Health Organization defines health as the
complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. Public
health embraces the broadest definition of health, as well as promotes health and the well being
of all people.
What is WHO? - ANSWER The World Health Organization
Public Health Is Population Based... - ANSWER they are usually defined by one or more
factors, such as:
- Geographic and political boundaries (ZIP code, city, country, nation)
- Demographic characteristics such as ethnicity, gender , age, and immigration status.
- Health-related data on groups with similar patterns of risk factors, illness, injury, disability, or
mortality.
The Practice of Public Health - ANSWER Public health is practiced by a large and
diverse group (government) and private sector agencies, groups, and individuals, including:
- International and intergovernmental organizations
- Local, state, tribal, and national government agencies
- Public and private clinics and hospitals
- Colleges and universities
- Many small and large private or nongovernmental organizations
- Individuals, groups, and associations
(Chapter 1 - 6) Questions And Answers
With Verified Solutions Graded A+ Latest
Update 2025.
Definition of CHW - ANSWER they help individuals, families, and communities to
enhance their health, access services, and to improve the conditions for health, especially in low-
income communities. CHWs generally come from the communities they serve and are uniquely
prepared to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Models of Care - ANSWER member of a care delivery team, navigator, screening and
health education provider, outreach/enrolling/informing agent, organizer
Core CHW Roles - ANSWER Cultural mediation between communities and the health
and social services; Informal counseling and social support; Providing direct services and
referrals; Service coordination skills; Capacity-building skills; Advocacy skills; Teaching skills;
Organizational Skills
Eight Core Competencies for CHW - ANSWER Communicational skills; Interpersonal
skills; Organizational skills; Teaching skills; Service coordination; Capacity-building skills;
Advocacy skills; Knowledge of community
Personal Qualities of Successful CHWs - ANSWER Cultural meditation between
community and health system; Informal counseling and social support; Providing direct services
and referrals; Providing culturally appropriate health education; Advocating for individual and
community needs; Assuring people get the services they need; Building individual and
community capacity
common titles for CHWs - ANSWER Case manager/Case worker, community health
advocate, health educator, enrollment specialist, health ambassador, promoter, peer educator,
public health aide, patient navigator, lay health advisor
Natural Helping System - ANSWER a naturally occurring community network through
which family, friends neighbors, and others, connected by shared experience (in the same
geographic setting or shared experience), watch out for one another and reach out with assistance
on a regular basis and in times of crisis.
, CHW Credentialing - ANSWER getting certification from an education institution,
professional association, or employer in order to work and greater integration into the healthcare
field.
Capacity Building - ANSWER refers to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and
confidence of individuals like CHWs— or communities. CHWs learn from many sources and in
many settings, and these keep changing over time.
Scope of Practice - ANSWER a definition of rules, the regulations, and the boundaries
within which a fully qualified practitioner with substantial and appropriate training, knowledge,
and experience may practice in a defined field.
Self- Determination - ANSWER With regards to CHWs, self-determination is the ability
in which CHWs lead efforts to draft policies that help define the role of CHWs, their training
standards, and credentialing.
Defining public health - ANSWER The World Health Organization defines health as the
complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. Public
health embraces the broadest definition of health, as well as promotes health and the well being
of all people.
What is WHO? - ANSWER The World Health Organization
Public Health Is Population Based... - ANSWER they are usually defined by one or more
factors, such as:
- Geographic and political boundaries (ZIP code, city, country, nation)
- Demographic characteristics such as ethnicity, gender , age, and immigration status.
- Health-related data on groups with similar patterns of risk factors, illness, injury, disability, or
mortality.
The Practice of Public Health - ANSWER Public health is practiced by a large and
diverse group (government) and private sector agencies, groups, and individuals, including:
- International and intergovernmental organizations
- Local, state, tribal, and national government agencies
- Public and private clinics and hospitals
- Colleges and universities
- Many small and large private or nongovernmental organizations
- Individuals, groups, and associations
