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
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Impact of village health volunteer support on postnatal depressive symptoms in the remote rural areas of Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study
In the Lao district of Xepon, the majority of the Village Health Volunteer (VHV) workforce is male, which presents unique challenges when engaging with pregnant females for primary healthcare purposes. To enhance primary care among this population through VHVs, this study paired VHVs were partnered with female VHVs to understand the effect of a male and female VHV team on … [Read more...] about Impact of village health volunteer support on postnatal depressive symptoms in the remote rural areas of Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study
Innovative approach for potential scale-up to jump-start simplified management of sick young infants with possible serious bacterial infection when a referral is not feasible: Findings from implementation research
While inpatient treatment is a proven method to treating neonatal bacterial infections, inaccessibility to them remains a common cause of death. This study evaluated provision of an antibiotic regimen for young infants with possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) by CHWs in two districts in Tigray, Ethiopia. The authors conclude that young infants with PSBI can be managed … [Read more...] about Innovative approach for potential scale-up to jump-start simplified management of sick young infants with possible serious bacterial infection when a referral is not feasible: Findings from implementation research
Improving health facility delivery rates in Zanzibar, Tanzania through a large-scale digital community health volunteer programme: a process evaluation
In Tanzania, CHW programmes have become widely utilized to improve maternal health outcomes. This study documents how the Safer Deliveries program - a programme designed to address high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality by increasing rates of health facility delivery and postnatal care visits - was implemented, scaled and sustained in Zanzibar, . The article provides a … [Read more...] about Improving health facility delivery rates in Zanzibar, Tanzania through a large-scale digital community health volunteer programme: a process evaluation
Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries
In 2018, infectious diseases were the leading cause of mortality in children younger than five years of age in sub‐Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Lack of proper nutrition contributed to 45% of deaths in children under five. To address these disparities, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) developed “integrated community case … [Read more...] about Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries
