This review examined different ways of mentoring community health workers to help prevent childhood stunting. It found that regular training, supportive supervision, good communication, community involvement, and digital tools can improve community health workers' knowledge, skills, and ability to support families. While these approaches often led to better health practices, … [Read more...] about Health Cadre Mentoring Model in Stunting Prevention Programs: A Systematic Literature Review
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Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia
This study examined what helps community health workers play a stronger role in reducing childhood stunting in one district of Indonesia. It found that community health workers who had received training, had stronger skills, and had worked for longer were more effective in supporting stunting prevention. The findings highlight the importance of providing regular training and … [Read more...] about Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia
Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid
This study looked at whether training community health volunteers in first aid could improve their ability to respond to emergencies at home. After training that included lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants showed much better knowledge, emergency recognition, wound care, resuscitation skills, and overall preparedness. The study shows that practical … [Read more...] about Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid
Peer-led community HIV/syphilis testing with linkage within seven days for MSM and transgender women in Indonesia: a mixed-methods process evaluation
This study tested a peer-led community program in Indonesia that offered HIV and syphilis testing to men who have sex with men and transgender women. Trained community health workers provided testing through outreach visits, community posts, and mobile events. Most participants accepted the service, and many were testing for the first time. All individuals who tested positive … [Read more...] about Peer-led community HIV/syphilis testing with linkage within seven days for MSM and transgender women in Indonesia: a mixed-methods process evaluation
Exploring practical issues in children’s anthropometric measurements: A qualitative descriptive study involving Indonesian health professionals and community health workers
This study explored how community health workers in Indonesia measure children’s growth to assess nutrition and stunting. Discussions with health professionals and CHWs showed challenges like inconsistent measurement skills, uncalibrated equipment, and difficulties when children or mothers reacted emotionally. The study suggests regular training, better tools, and improved … [Read more...] about Exploring practical issues in children’s anthropometric measurements: A qualitative descriptive study involving Indonesian health professionals and community health workers