Table 3 Experience of health extension workers in utilization of the training materials
Questionnaire items | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Do you use any of the training provided in the mental health and childhood problems study material in your work? | ||
No, never | 14 | 13.5 |
Yes, but only rarely (once or twice a year) | 19 | 18.3 |
Yes, sometimes (about once a month) | 23 | 22.1 |
Yes, often (about once a week) | 20 | 19.2 |
Yes, very often (more than once a week) | 28 | 26.9 |
If Yes, how did the training help you in your daily work? a | ||
Increasing knowledge and awareness | 52 | 50.0 |
Improve the service | 22 | 21.2 |
Identification of the case | 14 | 13.5 |
Motivated me to do and read the materials | 8 | 7.7 |
Counseling | 8 | 7.7 |
Referral | 6 | 5.8 |
Have you organized a mental health awareness meeting in your community? | ||
No, never | 67 | 64.4 |
Yes, but only once | 26 | 25.0 |
Yes, two or more meeting | 11 | 10.6 |