Authors: Esther Uwibambe, Anselme Shyaka, Egide Niyotwagira, Justine Mutoniwase, Eric M Fèvre, Rupert J Quinnell, Chiara Trevisan
In rural Rwanda, community health workers were trained using The Vicious Worm education software to increase knowledge about Taenia solium infections. A study with 207 participants found that baseline knowledge about cysticercosis was low. However, after training, knowledge significantly improved and was maintained four weeks later. Despite challenges like digital illiteracy and lack of smartphones, participants found the software user-friendly and educational. This study suggests using digital education tools like The Vicious Worm in integrated control programs for T. solium infections.
Link: The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda
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Resource Topic: CHW training
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Rwanda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No