The aim of this review was to explore the integration of maternal mental health into existing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programs so that delivery of mental health interventions can be done alongside MNCH interventions. Researchers investigated various studies across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and found that the integration of mental health … [Read more...] about Evidence of mobile health integration into primary health care systems for better maternal mental health in LMICs during COVID-19 pandemic – Review
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Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
This review sought to summarize and present CHWs’ perceived workload in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers utilized three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) that were customized to search for two key terms: CHWs and workload. A total of 43 primary studies measuring CHW workload, published in English, and conducted in LMICs at any time point were … [Read more...] about Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review
The objective of this study was to systematically identify interventions that increase the use of mammography screening in women living in low-income and middle-income countries. A systematic review was conducted utilizing the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar and … [Read more...] about Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This review sought to identify countries where CHWs administer vaccines and to synthesize health systems factors that may influence the feasibility of CHWs administering vaccines. Data included peer-reviewed literature from three databases and gray literature identified through web searches and by CHW subject matter experts. From this database, 23 CHW cadres were identified … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
This review sought to examine the extent to which mobile health, in the form of smart devices, may enhance the delivery of public health messages in CHW-client interactions. A structured search of the PubMed and LILACS databases was conducted using subject heading terms in four categories: (i) technology user, (ii) technology device, (iii) use of technology, and (iv) outcome. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Use of Smart Devices for Health Promotion: Scoping Review
