In concert with the principles of workplace equity as described, international stakeholders also emphasized the importance of promoting connectedness of CHWs to the health system.
The small but growing body of research evidence on mental health and psychosocial interventions that promote individual and community resilience appear to hold considerable promise for promoting connectedness in the aftermath of conflict and disasters.
Drawing on social cognition approaches and the SIA specifically, as well as the results of the formative research, both interventions were designed to appeal to CHW goals through emphasising status and standing, promoting connectedness to the health system and the community, and providing technical feedback, encouragement and resources.
The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a large federally-funded research project involving a nationally representative sample of 83,074 students from 127 schools, found that where the school environment promotes "connectedness" there are significant positive outcomes among students, such as less violence, less drug and alcohol use and less teen pregnancy.
We see embodied agents as a method to enable older adults to age-in-place, supporting them in ways such as promoting social connectedness, tracking vitals, coaching in emotional wellness, and assisting with medical adherence.
Promoting community connectedness is vital as it is a cornerstone of the CBHW model [ 6, 35].
Are Our Voice methods effective for identifying facilitators, barriers and solutions that promote social connectedness for LGBT elders in Anchorage?
Interventions designed to mitigate psychological distress and physical difficulties, and to promote social connectedness may help mitigate suicidality risk in this population.
The foundation used seven criteria: assessing the level at which institutions help students develop life skills, restrict access to potentially lethal means, follow crisis management procedures, provide mental health services, promote social connectedness, identify students at risk and increase help-seeking behavior.
She cites research suggesting the benefits of programs that promote social connectedness, especially among the elderly and chronically ill, though she notes that these programs should include certain provisions, such as transportation, for those who lack the ability to visit friends.
Istance believes if followed, this would "promote horizontal connectedness across learning activities and subjects".
