This study evaluates the cost and cost-effectiveness of using community health workers (CHWs) to treat uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6-59 months in rural Niger compared to the standard national protocol. The CHWs-led treatment was found to be more cost-effective, with lower costs per child recovered compared to the standard treatment. … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of severe acute malnutrition treatment delivered by community health workers in the district of Mayahi, Niger
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Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
In this randomized control trial, researchers assessed four maternal and child nutrition interventions. Authors enrolled 1,500 women from Bangladesh and followed them until their child reached the age of two. During the intervention, participants received digital learning aids and various combinations of prenatal and postnatal supplements. In a fifth intervention arm, … [Read more...] about Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
Mother-To-Mother: Evaluation of The Sustainability of A Peer Model to Communicate Nutrition Messages in Mozambique
In Mozambique, child malnutrition remains a persistent problem. This study evaluated the use of community health workers (CHWs) as part of a health promotion strategy in a USAID-funded Child Survival Program in Mozambique five years after the program ended. CHWs proved to be valuable in the fight against child malnutrition, however, they need financial support and training to … [Read more...] about Mother-To-Mother: Evaluation of The Sustainability of A Peer Model to Communicate Nutrition Messages in Mozambique
Impact of Different Levels of Supervision on the Recovery of Severely Malnourished Children Treated by Community Health Workers in Mali
The Ministry of Health in Mali included the treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) into integrated community case management activities. This prospective non-randomized community intervention study conducted in Kayes Region of Mali, evaluated two supervision models for treating SAM using community health workers (CHWs). Ultimately, some supervision for CHWs treating … [Read more...] about Impact of Different Levels of Supervision on the Recovery of Severely Malnourished Children Treated by Community Health Workers in Mali
Tracking Weight-for-Age of Infants Using Home Based Newborn Care Plus by ASHA Workers
Child malnutrition remains a serious global concern. The authors of this study investigate whether frequent home health visits by a CHW in the first year of a child’s life improve the nutritional status of children. The study found statistically significant benefits to frequent home health visits by a CHW within the first year of a child’s life. This determined that frequent … [Read more...] about Tracking Weight-for-Age of Infants Using Home Based Newborn Care Plus by ASHA Workers
