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What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs

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This study developed a simple costing tool to help governments and organizations plan and budget for community health worker (CHW) programs. When tested in Bangladesh and South Sudan, the tool identified important funding gaps, including salaries, training, supervision, career development, and work resources. The findings show that relatively modest investments could strengthen … [Read more...] about What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs

Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study

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This study in rural Bangladesh tested whether trained community health workers could successfully record children’s breathing sounds using a digital stethoscope. After a short training, nine workers collected lung sound recordings from nearly 1,000 young children at local clinics. Most of the recordings were clear and usable, and they were usually completed within a few … [Read more...] about Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study

Evaluating the performance of community health care providers in detecting fast breathing in children using a reference video expert panel in Bangladesh

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This study examined whether community health workers in Bangladesh can accurately count a child’s breathing rate to help diagnose pneumonia. They assessed 123 children with suspected pneumonia and compared the breathing counts recorded by community health workers with those reviewed by doctors using video recordings. The results showed that the community health workers measured … [Read more...] about Evaluating the performance of community health care providers in detecting fast breathing in children using a reference video expert panel in Bangladesh

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study on Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Local Community

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This study looked at how traditional birth attendants in Bangladesh care for mothers and newborns. It found that they use a mix of helpful and risky practices. Many support good habits like cleanliness and physical activity, but some also rely on traditional methods that may not be safe. Their knowledge and training levels varied. The findings show a need for better training … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study on Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Local Community

Development of a prediction model for infant hospitalization and death using clinical features assessed by community health workers during routine postnatal home visits in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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This study developed a model to help community health workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh identify young infants at risk of hospitalization or death. Using routine home visit data, key risk factors included birth complications, umbilical cord care, gestational age, and four symptoms; nasal congestion, cough, jaundice, and skin rash. The model predicted serious illness better than the … [Read more...] about Development of a prediction model for infant hospitalization and death using clinical features assessed by community health workers during routine postnatal home visits in Dhaka, Bangladesh