This study examined what helps community health workers play a stronger role in reducing childhood stunting in one district of Indonesia. It found that community health workers who had received training, had stronger skills, and had worked for longer were more effective in supporting stunting prevention. The findings highlight the importance of providing regular training and … [Read more...] about Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia
Child Care
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
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
Exploring practical issues in children’s anthropometric measurements: A qualitative descriptive study involving Indonesian health professionals and community health workers
This study explored how community health workers in Indonesia measure children’s growth to assess nutrition and stunting. Discussions with health professionals and CHWs showed challenges like inconsistent measurement skills, uncalibrated equipment, and difficulties when children or mothers reacted emotionally. The study suggests regular training, better tools, and improved … [Read more...] about Exploring practical issues in children’s anthropometric measurements: A qualitative descriptive study involving Indonesian health professionals and community health workers
“We might have been prescribing antibiotics to clients who do not need them”: a mixed-methods study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use for pediatric acute respiratory illness among community health workers in Uganda
This mixed-methods study in rural Uganda assessed Community Health Workers' (CHWs) practices regarding antibiotic use for pediatric Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI). While CHWs were knowledgeable about antibiotics, they recognized that the standard ICCM diagnostic algorithm relying on breathing rate likely contributes to overuse. Training on an enhanced ICCM algorithm (STAR … [Read more...] about “We might have been prescribing antibiotics to clients who do not need them”: a mixed-methods study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use for pediatric acute respiratory illness among community health workers in Uganda
Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care
Community health workers (CHWs) help improve children’s health by connecting families to services, providing support, and coordinating care. With Medicaid funding, health systems can create sustainable programs that include CHWs to improve access and address workforce gaps. This brief shares examples of successful CHW models and highlights how Medicaid can play a key role in … [Read more...] about Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care