Date of Award

Spring 2026

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Public Health

Director of Thesis

Edward Frongillo

Second Reader

Pamela Gillam

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural South Carolina through a literature review as well as the data supplied from the Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI) and Community Health Workers Changing Outcomes in SC (CCOSC). Through reviewing the collection of materials and data, the effectiveness of CHWs can be studied. Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide a unique aspect to primary care within communities through their aid in prevention of health conditions. CCOSC and CHAI collected data throughout South Carolina to determine the needs of communities and how CHWs can work to address those needs. Overall, it can be seen how CHWs are effective in meeting these needs through the roles and activities they complete with individuals.

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1

Last Page

29

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© 2026, Sarah Haselden

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