Integration of mental health into primary care is essential to meet the growing needs of populations in LMICs. This study presents the case for a collaborative project in Kenya that aims to train primary care and community health workers regarding mental health in a manner through which it can be integrated into their routine work. … [Read more...] about Integration of mental health into primary care and community health working in Kenya: context, rationale, coverage and sustainability
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Community health workers obtain similar results using cell-phone based hearing screening tools compared to otolaryngologists in low resourced settings.
This cross sectional study assesses the ability of community health worker (CHW) led program in Kenya. It aimed to establish CHWs are dependable hearing screening operators for a technology based pre-surgical hearing screening program. The CHWs underwent a short training course for the same. … [Read more...] about Community health workers obtain similar results using cell-phone based hearing screening tools compared to otolaryngologists in low resourced settings.
Community Health Workers Improve Linkage to Hypertension Care in Western Kenya.
Hypertension or raised blood pressure is a leading risk factor for mortality. This study in western Kenya investigated the efficiency of community health workers in utilizing behavioral communication strategies and smartphone technologies to improve the linkage of individuals with raised BP to a hypertension program. It also looked at the ability of the program to significantly … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Improve Linkage to Hypertension Care in Western Kenya.
The roles of community health workers who provide maternal and newborn health services: case studies from Africa and Asia.
Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in provision of maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in low- and middle-income settings. However, a better understanding of the roles CHWs play in each setting: services, responsibilities, training duration and type of renumeration. This study presents information on CHWs providing MNH services in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, … [Read more...] about The roles of community health workers who provide maternal and newborn health services: case studies from Africa and Asia.
Health Care Experiences of Youth Living With HIV Who Were Lost to Follow-up in Western Kenya
HIV represents the leading cause of death among youth in sub-Saharan Africa. This study presents results from focus group discussions with HIV affected youth who were lost to follow up (had not returned to care in at least 4 months) and the community health workers who supported them. The resulting perceptions are important for mitigating loss to follow up. … [Read more...] about Health Care Experiences of Youth Living With HIV Who Were Lost to Follow-up in Western Kenya
