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Relational coordination of state partnership with traditional birth attendants: soft partnering in Ghana’s maternal and child healthcare context

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This study looked at how traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and government health workers in Ghana’s Upper East Region work together to improve care for mothers and children. Unlike in other places where there is conflict, this partnership works well because both sides are flexible, open to learning from each other, and respect different ways of understanding childbirth. The … [Read more...] about Relational coordination of state partnership with traditional birth attendants: soft partnering in Ghana’s maternal and child healthcare context

Knowledge and Practice of Safe Delivery among Community Health Practitioners in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Nigeria

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Community health practitioners are key to providing safe delivery and maternal care in Bayelsa, Nigeria. A study of 210 workers found that 95% had strong knowledge of safe delivery practices, with 91% effectively applying them. Over 75% had successfully assisted deliveries. The study highlights the need for ongoing training to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. … [Read more...] about Knowledge and Practice of Safe Delivery among Community Health Practitioners in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Nigeria

Using eLearning to improve and retain knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study

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In Rwanda, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in maternal and neonatal health but often lack access to ongoing training, impacting their effectiveness. This study evaluated the impact of eLearning on CHWs’ knowledge. Conducted from April to October 2021 with 36 CHWs in two districts, the study measured knowledge before, immediately after, and six months … [Read more...] about Using eLearning to improve and retain knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study

Integration of a tobacco cessation program into a rural community-based maternal and child health program in India: A stakeholders’ perspective on task shifting

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In rural India, where tobacco use among pregnant women is prevalent, a study explored the feasibility of task-shifting tobacco cessation support to female Community Health Workers (CHWs) within maternal and child health (MCH) programs. Through interviews and focus groups, stakeholders expressed willingness to integrate cessation interventions into existing MCH services. CHWs … [Read more...] about Integration of a tobacco cessation program into a rural community-based maternal and child health program in India: A stakeholders’ perspective on task shifting