Authors: Simbarashe Mabaya, Ronald Ncube, Hannock Tweya, Collins Timire, Jeffrey Karl Edwards, Wole Ameyan, Nonhlahla Zwangobani, Talent Makoni, Aveneni Mangombe, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Julia Samuelson
In this ecological study, researchers evaluated the Smart-LyncAges project, an initiative that encouraged peer educators in Zimbabwe to teach adolescent sexual and reproductive health while promoting voluntary medical male circumcision services. Fifty-eight peer educators from the Bulawayo and Darwin districts were involved in Smart-LyncAges. Researchers assessed peer educator performance by the submission of activity reports and found that despite declines in performance once project funding ended, many peer educators continued their voluntary outreach activities. Authors concluded that peer-led interventions are effective for health information dissemination, and while monetary incentives may affect performance, other motivating factors may contribute towards retention.
Link: Retention and performance of peer educators and sustainability of HIV prevention services for adolescents in the Zimbabwe Smart-LyncAges project: an ecological study
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Peer Educators, Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Zimbabwe
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