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The Creation of a Field Manual for Community Health Workers to Teach Child Health and Development During Home Visits: A Case Study of Participatory Content Creation

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dc.contributor.author Westgard, Christopher Michael
dc.contributor.author Alvarado Llatance, Milagros
dc.contributor.author Calderón, Liz Franco
dc.contributor.author Rojo, Gabriela Palacios
dc.contributor.author Young, Mayra
dc.contributor.author Orrego Ferreyros, Luis Alexander
dc.date.accessioned 2023-09-06T20:45:08Z
dc.date.available 2023-09-06T20:45:08Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/14067
dc.description.abstract Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving child health and development in underserved populations. However, CHWs often face challenges in accessing appropriate guidance and materials for their home visits, hindering their ability to deliver accurate and relevant information to families. Extensive searches for existing resources were conducted to search for established field manual guidebooks for CHWs, however, no suitable material was found, highlighting the need for this case study. The exercise aimed to develop a comprehensive field manual guidebook and animated videos to support CHWs in the Amazon of Peru during their home visits. A multidisciplinary team of specialists was assembled to develop the material. The material development process employed a design thinking methodology, incorporating participatory content creation workshops with CHWs and experts in health topics relevant to the Amazon. This approach ensured cultural relevance and sensitivity in conveying information. The team created a list of 38 essential health and early childhood development messages for Amazonian communities. Infographics were designed for each topic, accompanied by easy-to-understand language and images to assist CHWs in conveying information effectively. To provide additional support, seven animated videos were created based on health behavior theory, covering topics such as anemia, healthy diet, diarrhea, breastfeeding, clean water, child-caregiver bond, and early childhood stimulation. The videos were designed for CHWs to share with caregivers during home visits, enhancing information transmission. The resulting guidebook, infographics, and animated videos were presented to CHWs in Loreto, Peru for feedback. Updated versions were printed and distributed to CHWs in seven communities in Loreto. en_US
dc.language.iso eng
dc.publisher Springer
dc.relation.ispartofseries Journal of Community Health
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.rights.uri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es
dc.subject Community health workers en_US
dc.subject Child health en_US
dc.subject Child development en_US
dc.subject Field manual en_US
dc.subject Amazon en_US
dc.subject Health promotion en_US
dc.subject.mesh Agentes Comunitarios de Salud
dc.subject.mesh Salud Infantil
dc.subject.mesh Desarrollo Infantil
dc.subject.mesh Ecosistema Amazónico
dc.subject.mesh Promoción de la Salud
dc.title The Creation of a Field Manual for Community Health Workers to Teach Child Health and Development During Home Visits: A Case Study of Participatory Content Creation en_US
dc.type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-023-01260-2
dc.relation.issn 1573-3610


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