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Evaluating counselling skills of community health workers for pregnant adolescents in Limpopo province
- Source :
- South African Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 30, Iss 0, Pp e1-e9 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- AOSIS, 2024.
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Abstract
- Background: Adolescent pregnancy carries significant global ramifications. Community health workers (CHWs) play a role in empowering adolescents through counselling skills, thereby promoting informed decision-making for better outcomes. Aim: The study aims to evaluate the counselling skills of CHWs in their efforts to support pregnant adolescents (PA) in Limpopo province. Setting: The research was carried out with CHWs in the Mopani and Vhembe districts of the Limpopo province. Methods: A quantitative descriptive approach was used to evaluate CHWs’ counselling skills for PAs in Limpopo. A sample of 81 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Ethical approval was obtained. Data were collected using a questionnaire guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action. Descriptive statistics were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 24. The questionnaire’s validity was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, resulting in a correlation coefficient of 0.710. Results: The study identified significant variations in counselling recommendations. Preparation: Using private space with fewer distractions showed considerable variability (standard deviation = 0.218). Introduction: High variability was observed in using the SOLER method (standard deviation = 0.316). Working phase: Suggesting rather than advising had notable variability (standard deviation = 0.396). Termination: Avoiding abrupt endings and informing clients about the session’s conclusion demonstrated variability (standard deviation = 0.283). Additionally, the majority (64%) of the participants found record-keeping unnecessary, which demonstrated the highest variability (standard deviation = 0.482). Conclusion: The study revealed CHWs’ proficiency in counselling techniques and emphasised the importance of following the counselling stages. Contribution: The research highlights the importance of evaluating the counselling skills of CHWs and identifying areas for improvement to develop targeted interventions and enhancing health outcomes for PAs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16089685 and 20786786
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 0
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- South African Journal of Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.30167a4db97d40f98b09ea9f58e51abf
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2217