In 2015, publicly insured patients at NorthShore Community Health Center (NSCHC) in Evanston, Illinois, had lower breastfeeding rates than those with commercial insurance. To address this disparity, this study designed and implemented a clinically-integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) program using the Replicating Effective Programs framework. Patient focus groups … [Read more...] about Implementation of a clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counselor program
Child health
Cost-effectiveness of village health worker-led integrated community case management (iCCM) versus health facility based management for childhood illnesses in rural southwestern Uganda
This study compared the cost-effectiveness of village health worker (VHW)-led integrated community case management (iCCM) for childhood illness with health facility-based services in rural southwestern Uganda. It found that while health facility-based services were less costly per child treated, VHW-led iCCM was more effective in treating children for malaria, pneumonia, and … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of village health worker-led integrated community case management (iCCM) versus health facility based management for childhood illnesses in rural southwestern Uganda
Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia
This study assesses the impact of body measurement training on community health workers (CHWs) using a modified length board. Through a quasi-experimental design involving 60 CHWs, the training significantly enhanced their skills in positioning children, interpreting measurement results, and assessing nutritional status. The modified length board proved effective in improving … [Read more...] about Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia
Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
This study assessed the impact of using THINKMD's digital clinical decision support (CDS) platform on community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. Results showed a significant increase in CHWs' ability to capture key IMCI clinical data points after implementing the CDS platform. Usability and feasibility … [Read more...] about Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
Promptness in seeking treatment from Village Health workers for children under five years with malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in rural southwestern Uganda
In rural southwestern Uganda, Village Health Workers (VHWs) offer treatment for childhood illnesses like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea through the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. This study focused on the promptness of seeking treatment from VHWs for children under five with these illnesses. Results showed that 64% of children sought treatment promptly, … [Read more...] about Promptness in seeking treatment from Village Health workers for children under five years with malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in rural southwestern Uganda
