Authors: Tilahun, Dejene; Fekadu, Abebaw; Tekola, Bethlehem; Araya, Mesfin; Roth, Ilona; Davey, Basiro; Hanlon, Charlotte and Hoekstra, Rosa A
Access to care for rural children living with autism is impeded by stigma and the confinement of autism care services to the capital city, Addis Ababa. Community health workers can help mitigate these challenges. This article presents the findings of an assessment of the impact of a brief training on CHW beliefs and attitudes towards children with autism.
Link: Ethiopian community health workers’ beliefs and attitudes towards children with autism: Impact of a brief training intervention
Resource Topic: CHW Role, CHWs and Mental Health, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Resource Type: Best practices, Journal articles, Research
Year: 2019
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No