diff --git a/backend/src/middleware/requireRole.js b/backend/src/middleware/requireRole.js
index c54fc43..3330684 100644
--- a/backend/src/middleware/requireRole.js
+++ b/backend/src/middleware/requireRole.js
@@ -17,4 +17,14 @@ export default function requireRole(allowedRoles) {
     
     next();
   };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Helper function to check if a user has a specific role.
+ * @param {string} userRole - The role of the user.
+ * @param {string[]} requiredRoles - Array of roles required.
+ * @returns {boolean} True if the user has at least one of the required roles.
+ */
+export function hasRole(userRole, requiredRoles) {
+  return requiredRoles.includes(userRole);
 }
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