Evaluation of Peer Training Programs for Health Volunteers to Enhance Chronic Disease Management

Agrawal, Fahar Ali, Varma and Sarangi

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2022, vol. 1, 131

Abstract: Chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, were major health concerns among older adults in rural areas. Health Outreach Volunteers (HOVs) were vital in addressing these challenges by providing basic healthcare services. The intention of this research is to develop to and evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-training program in enhancing HOV's knowledge, self-confidence, and performance in chronic disease management. The training program consisted of an eight-session program, delivered over 4 weeks. A total of 67 health workers participated in twice-weekly sessions, focusing on chronic disease management, health behaviors, and communication strategies. Data were gathered through pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Health Knowledge and Wellness Assessment (HKWA), the Chronic Disease Management Survey (CDMS), and self-efficacy scales. Continued training initiatives should be prioritized to further strengthen the capacity of HOVs in rural well-being settings. Significant improvements were determined in HOVs, HKWA (P = 0.001), CDMS (P

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2022131

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