This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of various blood pressure screening methods for Thai individuals aged 35 and older, focusing on the role of village health volunteers. It compared Home Blood Pressure Measurement (HBPM), clinic BP measurement followed by HBPM for those with high BP (Serial1), and for those without high BP (Serial2). The results showed that Serial1 was … [Read more...] about Cost-utility analysis of home blood pressure measurement for screening and diagnosis of hypertension through village health volunteer mechanism in Thailand
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Reducing inequities in maternal and child health in rural Guatemala through the CBIO+ Approach of Curamericas: 10. Summary, cost effectiveness, and policy implications
This article sought to summarize the final of ten papers that describe the implementation of the Expanded Census-Based, Impact Oriented Approach (CBIO+) by Curamericas/Guatemala in the Cuchumatanes mountains of the Department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. After summarizing each of the preceding papers in the series, authors discuss the findings of their assessments on various … [Read more...] about Reducing inequities in maternal and child health in rural Guatemala through the CBIO+ Approach of Curamericas: 10. Summary, cost effectiveness, and policy implications
Recruitment strategies to promote uptake of cervical cancer screening in the West Region of Cameroon
This study sought to assess the effectiveness and costs of two cervical cancer screening recruitment strategies conducted in a low-resource setting in Cameroon. Recruitment strategies were conducted through either Community Information Channels (CIC) (e.g. street banners) or cervical cancer prevention counseling with CHWs. While the results demonstrated a higher recruitment … [Read more...] about Recruitment strategies to promote uptake of cervical cancer screening in the West Region of Cameroon
Community health workers to improve adherence to anti-seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost-effective?
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) experience a high disease burden for epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition.The authors evaluate the cost-effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) to improve adherence to medication for epilepsy in South Africa. They found that utilizing CHWs to improve medication adherence was cost-effective. … [Read more...] about Community health workers to improve adherence to anti-seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost-effective?