Home visiting programs for HIV-affected families: a comparison of service quality between volunteer-driven and paraprofessional models

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Home visiting programs for HIV-affected families: a comparison of service quality between volunteer-driven and paraprofessional models investigated whether or not additional investment in paraprofessional staff translated into higher quality service delivery. The study, conducted in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa was conducted over a two-year span. The results suggested that compensation and extensive training programs for home visitors are better able to serve and retain beneficiaries than volunteer home visiting programs.

Area: Monitoring & mentoring Training & professional development
Type: Research study
Sector: Child Protection & Social Welfare Education & Care Health & Nutrition
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
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