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Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops

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This study looked at how information from community health workers and pharmacies about family planning services is included in national health information systems in five countries (Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda). It found that data from community health workers is partly included in most countries, especially for contraceptive services and referrals, but … [Read more...] about Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops

Evaluation of mHealth Usage Logs for Health Provider Performance in HIV Care in Zambézia Province, Mozambique

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This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique used a mobile app called mUzima to support people living with HIV. Data from nearly 9,000 visits showed that CHWs worked about 3 days a week, spent around 3 minutes recording each visit, and used the app for about 3 hours a day. Many CHWs entered data after hours and even on weekends. The findings show that … [Read more...] about Evaluation of mHealth Usage Logs for Health Provider Performance in HIV Care in Zambézia Province, Mozambique

Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique

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This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique's Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restocked their supplies monthly, and there were … [Read more...] about Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique

Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study

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This study assessed the impact and acceptability of a community-based psychodrama intervention for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Beira, Mozambique, both with and without HIV. Over July and August 2023, trained community health workers conducted weekly sessions for AYAs aged 15–24. Of the 354 participants, 315 attended the sessions with a 94.4% participation rate. The … [Read more...] about Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study

Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique

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This study examined the use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) dispersible tablets for perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mozambique. Conducted from February to June 2022, the research involved focus group discussions and interviews with health authorities, health workers, community health workers (CHWs), and caregivers to evaluate … [Read more...] about Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique