Journal article
Healthy People, Healthy Community: Evaluation of a train-the-trainers programme for community health workers on water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Haiti
Health education journal, v 78(8), pp 931-945
01 Dec 2019
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Abstract
Objective: This evaluation examined the effectiveness and cultural compatibility of a community health worker (CHW) training programme on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in Haiti. Design: Mixed-methods including pre- and post-course tests of WASH knowledge, focus group discussions and semi-structured observation. Setting: Haiti is among the world's most underdeveloped nations for WASH infrastructure. In rural areas of the country, fewer than half of households have access to clean water and 22% have adequate sanitation facilities. The study evaluated a 'train-the-trainer' programme in rural southeast Haiti. Methods: Participants were 22 CHW supervisors responsible for training and monitoring the work of rural junior health agents (JHAs). The training programme was delivered by international trainers and consisted of 1 week of classroom training and 1 week of community-based experiential learning. Paired-samples t-tests were used to assess changes in knowledge, and robust qualitative methods were used to analyse focus group discussion and observation data. Results: Participants showed statistically significant improvement in WASH knowledge from pre- to post-test. In experiential supervisor-led training sessions, participants effectively conveyed course content to JHAs, and successful home visits demonstrated the potential for content to reach community members. The programme would benefit from providing educational materials to enhance dissemination. Participants expressed dissatisfaction with translations of course content and requested more frequent training, more emphasis on leadership development and specific content areas for future training. Conclusion: The CHW training programme enhanced trainees' WASH knowledge and capacity to educate JHAs to disseminate the knowledge to local residents. The train-the-trainer model offers a cost-effective strategy for building local capacity for health education.
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- Title
- Healthy People, Healthy Community: Evaluation of a train-the-trainers programme for community health workers on water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Haiti
- Creators
- Xiaoran Yu - Lehigh UniversityAsmita Pendse - Lafayette CollegeShay Slifko - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillArpana G. Inman - Lehigh UniversityPeggy Kong - Lehigh UniversityBrandon A. Knettel - Duke Institute for Health Innovation
- Publication Details
- Health education journal, v 78(8), pp 931-945
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 15
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education Doctoral Programs
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000484602400005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85068238917
- Other Identifier
- 991021862389604721
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