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
Outcomes of Digital Training for Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review
This review examined how digital training is being used to prepare community health workers in low and middle income countries. It found that digital training, often delivered through smartphones and online platforms, generally improved community health workers' knowledge and was well accepted by participants. However, there is still limited evidence on whether it improves … [Read more...] about Outcomes of Digital Training for Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review
Community and healthcare worker contributions to malaria prevention: a culturally tailored behaviour change approach in Jozini, South Africa
This study explored how communities and healthcare workers in a malaria-endemic area of South Africa view malaria prevention and control. It found that most people understood how malaria is spread, but some misconceptions and inconsistent prevention practices remained. Community health workers were an important source of health information, while healthcare workers faced … [Read more...] about Community and healthcare worker contributions to malaria prevention: a culturally tailored behaviour change approach in Jozini, South Africa
Perceptions of healthcare professionals on collaborating with traditional birth attendants in reproductive health promotion in Northern Namibia
This study explored how healthcare professionals in Namibia view working with traditional birth attendants (TBAs). The participants believed that TBAs are trusted members of their communities and could support the health system by encouraging pregnant women to attend antenatal care, promoting healthy practices, and helping with emergency births in remote areas when needed. The … [Read more...] about Perceptions of healthcare professionals on collaborating with traditional birth attendants in reproductive health promotion in Northern Namibia
Health Cadre Mentoring Model in Stunting Prevention Programs: A Systematic Literature Review
This review examined different ways of mentoring community health workers to help prevent childhood stunting. It found that regular training, supportive supervision, good communication, community involvement, and digital tools can improve community health workers' knowledge, skills, and ability to support families. While these approaches often led to better health practices, … [Read more...] about Health Cadre Mentoring Model in Stunting Prevention Programs: A Systematic Literature Review