The study used a quantitative approach involving 175 small business actors. Sampling was carried out by proportional random sampling based on the criteria, namely entrepreneurs who have registered at Cooperative Service, UMKM in Wajo Regency, been for 3 years, retrieved license, and minimum capital of IDR 100,000,000. modelling relationship between variables using partial least square (PLS) mod...

We proposed a taxonomy of advocate development in the field of developmental disabilities detived from the systematic evaluation of a Partnets in Policymaking program. Three developmental stages evolved: beginner, involved, and activist. Self-reports of advocacy actions and outcomes were collected from 3 participants with disabilities and 21 parents before and during training. A follow-up, semi...

BACKGROUND The readiness of mothers to take care for infants at discharge is a critical issue. Poor readiness of mothers in taking care of premature infants at the time of discharge is associated with potential adverse consequences. This study examined the effect of implementing mothers' empowerment program on the weight gain and duration of hospitalization in premature infants. MATERIALS AND...

INTRODUCTION Malnutrition and low levels of education continue to be major problems in many developing countries, especially for female children. METHODS In Pakistan, a large-scale school lunch program was implemented in 29 of the poorest rural districts through a public-private partnership. The project provided freshly prepared meals in 4035 government primary girls' schools over a 2 year pe...

BACKGROUND Over the past decade, group medical visits have become more prevalent. Group medical visits may have some advantages in treating chronic illnesses such as chronic pain as they can be more patient centered. The empowerment model is a novel approach used to provide support, education, and healthy activities guided by participants. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the early stages of a chronic p...

BACKGROUND Social marginalization and criminalization create health and safety risks for sex workers and reduce their access to health promotion and prevention services compared to the general population. Community empowerment-based interventions that prioritize the engagement of sex workers show promising results. Peer-to-peer interventions, wherein sex workers act as educators of their collea...

OBJECTIVE This study examined the feasibility of a structured peer provider training program and its effect on peer providers with respect to their own personal and vocational recovery. METHODS Sixty-six individuals participated in an evaluation of a 60-hour, 5-week long peer training program. Participants were assessed prior to and after the training on scales to measure recovery, empowermen...