In Uganda, maternal health outcomes are challenged by low antenatal care (ANC) attendance, especially in rural areas. This study evaluated a specialized training program for Village Health Teams (VHTs), aimed at improving pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and ANC attendance in Eastern Uganda. Over six months, 228 pregnant women participated, receiving education during home … [Read more...] about Effectiveness Of a Community Health Worker-Led Education Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Antenatal Care Attendance of Pregnant Women in Eastern Uganda. A Quasi- Experimental Study
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Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
This study in Eastern Uganda explored the feasibility of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in screening for hypertension (HTN) among adults. Trained VHTs successfully screened 5,215 individuals, revealing a 22.4% prevalence of HTN. Their blood pressure measurements showed high agreement with health professionals. Despite this, only 23.8% of those identified with HTN accepted … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
This study aimed to address high blood pressure (BP) in remote communities of Uganda by training community health workers (CHWs) to screen and educate residents. In 42 randomly selected villages, CHWs measured BP and invited adults for screening. Those with high BP joined support groups for self-management and lifestyle education. Among 2,016 participants, 28.3% had high BP, … [Read more...] about Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges
This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged in business more likely to participate … [Read more...] about Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges
Point-of-care C-reactive protein measurement by community health workers safely reduces antimicrobial use among children with respiratory illness: results from a stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial in rural Uganda
This study investigated the impact of using C-reaction protein (CRP) measurement by community health workers (CHWs) on antibiotic use for children under 5 with febrile acute respiratory illness (ARI) in rural Uganda. In a randomized trial, CHWs used either the standard Integrated Community Care Management (iCCM) protocol or a protocol incorporating CRP measurement. Results … [Read more...] about Point-of-care C-reactive protein measurement by community health workers safely reduces antimicrobial use among children with respiratory illness: results from a stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial in rural Uganda
