ArticlePublic health nursing (Boston, Mass.)
Implementation of a training program for low-literacy promotoras in oral rehydration therapy.
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- Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Field validation of an app based developmental and speech language screening (SRESHT screener) conducted by grass root workers.Clinical epidemiology and global health · 2024Article
- Courses on Basic Occupational Safety and Health: A Train-the-Trainer Educational Program for Rural Areas of Latin America.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- From guidelines to local realities: evaluation of oral rehydration therapy and zinc supplementation in Guatemala.Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2017Observational
- Addressing the Challenges of Conducting Research in Developing Countries.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing · 2015Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate promotora training program related to oral rehydration therapy and diarrheal management. Factors that influenced the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program provided to low-literacy women in Guatemala are explored. DESIGN AND SAMPLE: Promotora training was conducted with 15 Mayan women from a rural community in the highlands of Guatemala. Women were selected by leaders of the community to participate in the program. MEASURES: Quantitative data were collected and analyzed to determine descriptive statistics and reliability coefficients for the pretests and posttests. A nonparametric Wilcoxon test for paired-samples was conducted. The qualitative data from the program evaluations were analyzed for themes.
resultsMean scores increased from 41.73 (SD = 9.65) to 70.33 (SD = 21.29) on the pretest and posttest. The Cronbach's alpha was 0.54 on the pretest with 0.65 on the posttest. The Wilcoxon test demonstrated a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores (Z = 3.040, p < .05).
conclusionsExtremely low-literacy levels played a major role in the ability of the women to successfully complete the requirements of the training program. The curriculum demonstrated effectiveness, but will benefit from replication with a larger sample.
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