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Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents

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Authors: Rakgadi G. Malapela Sheillah H. Mboweni Patrone R. Risenga

This study evaluated the counselling skills of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting pregnant adolescents in Limpopo, South Africa. It found that CHWs were generally skilled in counselling but showed variability in techniques like using private spaces, engaging with clients, and ending sessions smoothly. Many CHWs did not see record-keeping as necessary. The findings highlight the importance of effective counselling in improving outcomes for young mothers and their babies.

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Link: Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents

Resource Topic: Adolescent and youth health, CHW Role, Mental health, adolescents' sexual reproductive health

Resource Type: Quantitative

Year: 2024

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Country: South Africa

Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes

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