This study looked at how male and female community health workers in Brazil experience and notice different types of violence. It found that men were more likely to report and experience violence in public spaces, while women were more aware of domestic and sexual violence. These differences show that gender shapes how violence is seen and experienced. The study highlights the … [Read more...] about Domestic and urban violence faced by community health workers: a multidimensional analysis in vulnerable territories in northeastern Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
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Equipping community health workers in Rwanda to deliver a gender transformative parenting program to prevent violence against women and children at scale
This study looked at how training community health workers (CHWs) in Rwanda helped them deliver the Bandebereho program, which aims to reduce intimate partner violence. After the training, CHWs had better attitudes about gender equality, felt more confident to run the program, and saw improvements in their relationships at home and in their community work. The study shows that … [Read more...] about Equipping community health workers in Rwanda to deliver a gender transformative parenting program to prevent violence against women and children at scale
Task-sharing to promote caregiver mental health, positive parenting practices, and violence prevention in vulnerable families in Sierra Leone: a pilot feasibility study
Household violence is common in low- and middle-income countries, harming mental health and child development. This study tested a home-visiting program in rural Sierra Leone to improve parenting and reduce violence. Community Health Workers were trained to deliver the intervention to families with young children. Compared to standard care, the program improved caregiver-child … [Read more...] about Task-sharing to promote caregiver mental health, positive parenting practices, and violence prevention in vulnerable families in Sierra Leone: a pilot feasibility study