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Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care

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Description

This training explores the role of smart devices in promoting physical activity and health monitoring among children and adolescents. It discusses the benefits of real-time monitoring, the barriers such as high costs, and the increasing prevalence of these devices among adolescents. The training also addresses concerns around privacy and the potential of these technologies to encourage healthier behaviors.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to parents, educators, healthcare providers, and policymakers focused on leveraging technology to promote physical activity and monitor health in younger populations.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the benefits of using smart devices for real-time health monitoring in children.
  2. Identify significant barriers, such as the high cost of devices, to their effective use.
  3. Understand why adolescents are the primary beneficiaries of smart device health monitoring.
  4. Evaluate the potential of smart devices to encourage physical activity and address privacy concerns associated with their use.

 

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