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Development and evaluation of a training program on non-communicable diseases to empower community health workers in rural India
- Source :
- PEC Innovation, Vol 4, Iss , Pp 100305- (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2024.
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Abstract
- Objective: We developed and evaluated a training program for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), female community health workers (CHWs) in India, on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Methods: A 5-day training program, developed using government-approved manuals, was tested in a randomised controlled trial in the Tehri-Garhwal district. Quantitative comparisons were undertaken using Student's t-test and two-way ANOVA. ASHAs in the intervention group were asked questions about new skills learnt. Results: Thirty-six ASHAs (20 intervention, 16 controls) participated (response rate 75.0%). Mean pre-test knowledge score was 43.3/100 points (95% CI 36.7–49.9) for the intervention group and 44.4 (38.9–49.9) for controls. The mean post-test knowledge score increased more in the intervention group (48.5-point increase; P
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27726282
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 100305-
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- PEC Innovation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.98cb999572a545c3b8de412bd2af94a5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2024.100305