Assessment of Local Health Worker Attitudes toward International Medical Volunteers in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Global Survey.
Crystal BaeNehal NaikMonika MisakSean L BarnesAvelino C VercelesAlfred PapaliMichael T McCurdyLia I LosonczyPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and global health (2021)
Hosts desire more bidirectional clinical education and research capacity building than just direct clinical care. Importantly, cultural competence is key to a successful host partnership, potentially improved through IMV preparation. Finally, respondents want IMVs to ensure that they stay within their scope of practice and training.