While community health workers (CHWs) often identify and screen for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), this study looks at incorporating SAM treatment into the work of CHWs. The results from a randomized intervention study in Kita, Southwest Mali, indicated that with minimal training CHWs can treat SAM appropriately, which could result in lower defaulter ratios and … [Read more...] about The effectiveness of treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) delivered by community health workers compared to a traditional facility based model
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Limitations on human rights in the context of drug-resistant tuberculosis: A reply to Boggio et al.
Trained community health workers can provide tuberculosis treatment and achieve results comparable to strict hospitalization. … [Read more...] about Limitations on human rights in the context of drug-resistant tuberculosis: A reply to Boggio et al.
Should community health workers offer support healthcare services to survivors of sexual violence? a systematic review
This paper evaluates the existing studies on the role of community health workers in sexual violence services. The authors found a lack of research on the topic, though the limited studies indicate that incorporating community health workers may be beneficial. However, more research is needed into the potential issues and harms that may come from community health workers … [Read more...] about Should community health workers offer support healthcare services to survivors of sexual violence? a systematic review
Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward non-communicable diseases among village health teams in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
This study investigated knowledge and attitudes towards non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among community health workers in village health teams (VHTs) in Eastern Uganda through a questionnaire and four focus group discussions.VHT members had some knowledge and awareness of NCDs, but lacked information about NCDs in their specific communities. VHTs see a potential role … [Read more...] about Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward non-communicable diseases among village health teams in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda
The authors conducted a cross-sectional study using 48 event narratives and 6 focus group discussions. Upon analyzing the collected qualitative data, it was found that community health workers and women's saving groups improved illness recognition, decision-making, care-seeking for maternal and newborn illness. … [Read more...] about Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda
