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
Nutrition
Nutrition and health status of Anganwadi workers in urban centers of Faridabad district, Haryana, India
In urban centers of the Faridabad district, Haryana, India, this study was conducted on 46 Anganwadi workers (AWWs) to assess their nutritional and health status. The study found that while AWWs have a high level of nutritional knowledge and positive attitudes toward healthy eating, this does not translate into a healthy diet or good health outcomes. A significant portion of … [Read more...] about Nutrition and health status of Anganwadi workers in urban centers of Faridabad district, Haryana, India
Supporting community health workers in South Africa for context-specific food and nutrition literacy: implementation of a multi-media education-entertainment intervention
This study tested whether comics and short video clips shared through mobile platforms could improve food and nutrition knowledge among community health workers in South Africa. After six months, participants showed better skills in meal preparation, planning, and overall nutrition literacy. The results suggest that multimedia education can be a useful tool to strengthen CHWs’ … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers in South Africa for context-specific food and nutrition literacy: implementation of a multi-media education-entertainment intervention
Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers’ service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community health worker surveys
This study looked at the work of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, India, who provide nutrition and health services to mothers and children. It found that while many families received food and growth monitoring, fewer got home visits or counseling. Factors like training, resources, supervision, motivation, and timely pay greatly influenced how well AWWs … [Read more...] about Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers’ service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community health worker surveys
Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study looked at whether community health workers (CHWs) in six African countries are providing the nutrition services outlined in national policies. Interviews with 735 CHWs and a review of policy documents showed gaps between what CHWs are supposed to do and what they actually deliver. While most CHWs provided child-focused services like Vitamin A, deworming, and … [Read more...] about Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa