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Simple EnoughPeer-ReviewedCognitive and Behavioral Practice2021
Training and supervising lay providers in Kenya
Training and Supervising Lay Providers in Kenya: Strategies and Mixed-Methods Outcomes
Key Finding
A mixed-methods study of 13 lay providers found that a 10-hour training delivered primarily by undergraduates resulted in high fidelity and quality ratings, with lay providers reporting significant personal growth.
At a Glance
Study Design
Mixed-methods
Sample Size
N=13
Population
Lay providers (mean age 21)
Setting
Kenya
Abstract
Objective: Training lay providers to deliver mental health interventions is both effective and cost-effective. However, more research is needed to document training and supervision procedures and to collect lay providers' feedback.
Methods: This study documents training and supervision from a randomized controlled trial of the Shamiri intervention. A 10-hour training was delivered to 13 lay providers (M(SD) age = 21.00 (1.95), 61.54% female). Independent raters coded session recordings for fidelity and quality of services.
Results: Reliability and mean ratings for all six fidelity and quality measures were very good to excellent. Lay provider satisfaction rating was 6.46/7.00. Many lay providers reported personal growth.
Conclusions: A very brief training delivered primarily by undergraduates can teach high school-graduate lay providers to deliver effective mental health interventions.
Methods: This study documents training and supervision from a randomized controlled trial of the Shamiri intervention. A 10-hour training was delivered to 13 lay providers (M(SD) age = 21.00 (1.95), 61.54% female). Independent raters coded session recordings for fidelity and quality of services.
Results: Reliability and mean ratings for all six fidelity and quality measures were very good to excellent. Lay provider satisfaction rating was 6.46/7.00. Many lay providers reported personal growth.
Conclusions: A very brief training delivered primarily by undergraduates can teach high school-graduate lay providers to deliver effective mental health interventions.
Authors
Venturo-Conerly, K., Roe, E., Wasil, A., Osborn, T., Ndetei, D., Musyimi, C., Mutiso, V., Wasanga, C., Weisz, J. R.
Citation & Access
Venturo-Conerly, K., Roe, E., Wasil, A., Osborn, T., Ndetei, D., Musyimi, C., Mutiso, V., Wasanga, C., Weisz, J. R. (2021). Training and Supervising Lay Providers in Kenya: Strategies and Mixed-Methods Outcomes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.