J Prev Med Public Health.  2009 Nov;42(6):377-385. 10.3961/jpmph.2009.42.6.377.

Assessment of Village Health Worker Training Program in Tuguegarao, Philippine

• Kim JM
• Koh KW
• Oak CH
• Jung WH
• Kim SH
• Park DH

• KMID: 1105310
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.2009.42.6.377

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of 'village health worker training program' which aimed to build community participatory health promotion capacity of community leaders in villages of low developed country and to develop methods for further development of the program.
METHODS
The intervention group were 134 community leaders from 25 barangays (village). Control group were 149 form 4 barangays. Intervention group participated 3-day training program. Questionnaire was developed based on 'Health Promotion Capacity Checklist' which assessed capacity in 4 feathers; 'knowledge', 'skill', 'commitment', and 'resource'. Each feather was assessed in 4 point rating scale. Capacity scores between intervention group and control group were examined to identify changes between the pre- and post-intervention periods. A qualitative evaluation of the program was conducted to assess the appropriateness of the program. The program was conducted in Tuguegarao city, Philippine in January, 2009.
RESULTS
The result showed significant increases in the total health promotion capacity and each feather of health promotion capacities between pre and post assessment of intervention group. But there was no significant change in that of control group. Participants marked high level of satisfaction for preparedness, selection of main subjects and education method. Qualitative evaluation revealed that training program facilitated community participatory health promotion capacity of participants.
CONCLUSIONS
This study suggested that the Village health worker training program is effective for building health promotion capacity of community leaders and it can be a main method for helping low developed countries with further development.

Keyword

Village health worker; Health promotion capacity; Training program

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Community Networks/*organization & administration
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Personnel/*education
*Health Promotion
Humans
Hygiene
Male
Middle Aged
Philippines
*Program Evaluation
Public Health/manpower
Qualitative Research
Questionnaires
Rural Health Services/*manpower
Sanitation
Water Supply
Young Adult