This study in rural China examined whether a combination of online and in-person training could improve village health workers’ ability to advise families on feeding young children. After the training, the quality of counselling improved greatly, with health workers reporting better knowledge, skills, and confidence. Families in the trained areas were also more likely to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a combined online and in-person training model in improving village health workers’ counselling quality and infant and young child feeding practices: a mixed-methods study in rural China
Child health
Community Health Worker–Reported Observations of Physical and Mental Disabilities among Children in Rural Setting in Rwanda
This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rwanda identify children with physical and mental disabilities in their communities. Of the 358 CHWs surveyed, nearly two-thirds had identified at least one child with a disability, and most reported referring these children to health facilities. Female CHWs and those with more years of experience were more likely to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker–Reported Observations of Physical and Mental Disabilities among Children in Rural Setting in Rwanda
Effect of a Participatory Learning Capacity-Building Program on Knowledge, Perception, and Breastfeeding Skills Among Female Village Health Volunteers in Thailand
This study found that participatory training helped village health volunteers improve their knowledge and practical skills to support breastfeeding in their communities. Volunteers who received the training performed better than those who did not, especially in providing breastfeeding support during home visits. However, the training did not change their attitudes toward … [Read more...] about Effect of a Participatory Learning Capacity-Building Program on Knowledge, Perception, and Breastfeeding Skills Among Female Village Health Volunteers in Thailand
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
Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study
This study in rural Bangladesh tested whether trained community health workers could successfully record children’s breathing sounds using a digital stethoscope. After a short training, nine workers collected lung sound recordings from nearly 1,000 young children at local clinics. Most of the recordings were clear and usable, and they were usually completed within a few … [Read more...] about Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study