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Evaluating Frontline Health Workers’ Responses to Patient Inquiries With and Without Large Language Model Support in Nigeria: An Observational Study

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This study tested whether ChatGPT could help frontline health workers in Nigeria give better answers to patient questions. Thirty-six doctors, nurses, and community health workers responded to health questions with and without ChatGPT’s help. Clinicians and patients rated the answers. ChatGPT-assisted responses were more accurate, complete, and empathetic, and people found them … [Read more...] about Evaluating Frontline Health Workers’ Responses to Patient Inquiries With and Without Large Language Model Support in Nigeria: An Observational Study

Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria

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This study tested a new oral health training program for nurses and community health workers in Nigeria. The program improved participants’ knowledge and referral practices compared to a standard lecture, with many patients successfully referred for dental care. The results show that competency-based training can strengthen primary healthcare and support better integration of … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria

Integrating Oral Health into Primary Healthcare: Lessons from Project OHE-NCHeW (Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers) in Nigeria

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This study looked at a training program in Nigeria that helped nurses and community health workers provide basic oral health care in underserved areas. After the training, health workers felt more confident and gave better advice and referrals to patients, who also showed more trust and understanding about dental care. While the program showed promise, it needs better … [Read more...] about Integrating Oral Health into Primary Healthcare: Lessons from Project OHE-NCHeW (Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers) in Nigeria

Traditional birth attendants knowledge of delivery and its danger signs a one-on-one interview

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This study interviewed 30 traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Ilorin, Nigeria, to understand what they know about childbirth and danger signs during labor. Most were women aged 40–49. While they could assist with deliveries, many did not recognize warning signs or used unsafe practices. The study shows the need for proper training to help TBAs spot serious problems during … [Read more...] about Traditional birth attendants knowledge of delivery and its danger signs a one-on-one interview

Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings

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In Nigeria, many community health workers still lack proper knowledge and hold negative views about mental health, even after 30 years of trying to include mental health in basic health services. This study looked at 130 health workers in northern Nigeria and found that nearly half had poor understanding and attitudes about mental health. Workers in the northeast knew the … [Read more...] about Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings