Promotores' perspectives on a male-to-male peer network.
Promotores' perspectives on a male-to-male peer network.
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Promotores 对男性对男性同伴网络的看法。
DOI:
10.1093/her/cyw016
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发表时间:
2016
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Documet,PatriciaIsabel
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作者:
Macia,Laura;Ruiz,HectorCamilo;Boyzo,Roberto;Documet,PatriciaIsabel
Little documentation exists about male community health workers (promotores) networks. The experiences ofpromotorescan provide input on how to attract, train, supervise and maintain malepromotoresin CHW programs. We present the experience and perspectives ofpromotoreswho participated in a malepromotoresnetwork assisting Latino immigrant men in an emerging Latino community. Allpromotoresin this community-based participatory study received payment for work 10 hours a week. We conducted qualitative interviews with allpromotoresstarting the program, after 5 and 13 months. Three main themes emerged: 1) Men decided to becomepromotoresto help others, yet appreciated being paid. 2)Promotores’learning experience was ongoing and was facilitated by a cooperative dynamic among them. Learning how to listen was crucial forpromotores. 3) Promotores experienced difficulty separating their personal lives form their role as apromotor. We conclude that payingpromotoresfacilitates the fulfillment of their drive to serve the community. Enhancing listening abilities needs to be part ofpromotores’training curricula. Finally, it is advisable to build a project with many opportunities forpromotoresand project staff to share professional and non-professional time and discuss their challenges.