In this study conducted in Mali, the cost and cost-effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) treating acute malnutrition were evaluated across three districts. Different levels of CHW and health center supervision were assessed for their impact on treatment outcomes. Costs per child treated ranged from US$203.40 to US$279.90, depending on the level of supervision, with … [Read more...] about Integration of Acute Malnutrition Treatment Into Integrated Community Case Management in Three Districts in Southern Mali: An Economic Evaluation
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Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali
In response to rising diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates in urban Mali, the Diabetes Prevention Program Power to Prevent (DPP-P2P) was adapted for low-income communities in Bamako. Stakeholder feedback and input from community health workers (CHWs) guided the adaptation process, resulting in culturally appropriate materials emphasizing family support and practical … [Read more...] about Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali
Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
The WHO emphasizes the effectiveness of trained, supervised, and supported community health workers (CHWs) in delivering quality healthcare. In response, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Impact Malaria Project conducted a study focusing on Madagascar, Malawi, and Mali to document approaches for improving community-based fever management. The study involved interviews and … [Read more...] about Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
The purpose of this paper was to determine whether proactive CHW service delivery (i.e., involving routine door-to-door home visits to search for and identify prospective patients) reduced mortality and improved access to health care among children under five years in rural Malawi, when compared with passive service delivery. Village-clusters were randomized to receive CHW … [Read more...] about Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
Effect of community health worker home visits on antenatal care and institutional delivery: an analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised trial in Mali
This study sought to report upon secondary outcomes of the Proactive Community Case Management cluster randomized trial conducted between December 2016 and April 2020 in Mali. This study evaluated whether proactive home visits can improve antenatal care (ANC) access at a population level compared with passive site-based care. CHWs in the intervention arm proactively visited all … [Read more...] about Effect of community health worker home visits on antenatal care and institutional delivery: an analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised trial in Mali
