Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health challenge, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, where it disproportionately affects children. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) study seeks to enhance the knowledge of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Extension Worker Students (CHEWs) in screening for childhood TB. Given the urgent need for early detection and intervention, the research focused on equipping CHWs and CHEWs with targeted educational resources. A pretest/posttest design was employed to evaluate changes in knowledge related to childhood TB screening among the participants. Statistical data analysis was conducted to assess improvements and ensure the reliability of the findings. Findings support that the use of targeted educational resources increased the knowledge of CHWs and CHEWs in screening for childhood TB. The outcomes of this study have the potential to improve childhood TB screening and referral, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the incidence and mortality of TB in children throughout Nigeria.
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Sigma Membership
Mu Epsilon
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Public and Community Health, Continuing Education, Global Health Issues and Ethics, Tuberculosis, Childhood Screening, Community Health Workers, Health Education, Nigeria
Recommended Citation
Jolaoluwa, Rashidat A., "Enhancing Community Health Workers' Knowledge on Childhood Tuberculosis Screening in Nigeria" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 84.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/84
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Date of Issue
2025-11-26
Enhancing Community Health Workers' Knowledge on Childhood Tuberculosis Screening in Nigeria
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health challenge, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, where it disproportionately affects children. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) study seeks to enhance the knowledge of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Extension Worker Students (CHEWs) in screening for childhood TB. Given the urgent need for early detection and intervention, the research focused on equipping CHWs and CHEWs with targeted educational resources. A pretest/posttest design was employed to evaluate changes in knowledge related to childhood TB screening among the participants. Statistical data analysis was conducted to assess improvements and ensure the reliability of the findings. Findings support that the use of targeted educational resources increased the knowledge of CHWs and CHEWs in screening for childhood TB. The outcomes of this study have the potential to improve childhood TB screening and referral, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the incidence and mortality of TB in children throughout Nigeria.
Description
This study addresses childhood tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, focusing on improving the knowledge of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Extension Worker Students (CHEWs) in childhood TB screening. By providing targeted educational resources and using a pretest/posttest design, the study found that knowledge increased significantly. These improvements can enhance TB screening and referrals, potentially reducing childhood TB incidence and mortality in Nigeria.