Piloting a Mental Health Training Programme for Community Health Workers in South Africa: An Exploration of Changes in Knowledge, Confidence, and Attitudes

Authors Sibeko, G. , Milligan, P.D. , Roelofse, M. , Molefe, L. , Jonker, D. , et. al.

Date 2018

Keywords CHW models, Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions

A quasi-experimental study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a training in mental health related services administered to community health workers. Knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward mental illness were evaluated before and after the training program.