Summary of our operations during 2017
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February 8, 2018
CHILD HEALTH PROMOTION
868 children, ages newborn-5 years, were monitored for age-appropriate growth
51 children were identified with growth problems/malnutrition & their parents received intensive counseling on good nutrition/hygiene practices & other needed assistance
52% of children identified with growth problems/malnutrition showed improvement in growth during the year
MULTIPLYING LIGHT
157 young people participated in either an 8 session workshop to learn about prevention of sexually transmitted infection/HIV and dynamics of healthy relationships OR to learn about Heart Health (Mi Corazon, Mi Vida).
107 young people graduated from these programs with 100% attendance & passing a test.
For the Heart Health curriculum, the average pre-test score (before classes) was 56 and the average post-test score (after completing classes) was 81. An average improvement of 25 points was observed from pre-test scores to post-test scores.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS
1,222 people were evaluated during hypertension clinics performed in 2017. 873 people received their treatment for blood pressure in these clinics.
