This study focused on helping Spanish-speaking trauma and burn patients navigate their care after hospital discharge. The program provided resources and support through community health workers, who connected patients to needed services like food, transportation, and mental health care. Of the 80 patients who participated, many had unmet needs such as food and mental health … [Read more...] about Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway
Cross-sectional mixed methods
Exploring the Association Between Floods and Diarrhea among Under-five Children in Rural India
This study investigated the link between floods and diarrhea in young children in rural India. Using data from a national health survey and flood reports from 2018 to 2020, researchers found that children who experienced three consecutive floods from 2019 to 2021 were 34% more likely to suffer from diarrhea compared to those who faced fewer floods. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Exploring the Association Between Floods and Diarrhea among Under-five Children in Rural India
The potential effectiveness of community health and nutrition volunteers on mothers’ infant and young children feeding knowledge and practice in remote areas, Hajjah, Yemen
This study evaluates the impact of Community Health and Nutrition Volunteers (CHNVs) on improving infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices among mothers in the Hajjah governorate of Yemen. Conducted between January and April 2023, the research involved interviews with 926 mothers in two districts, comparing those in villages with CHNVs to those without. The results … [Read more...] about The potential effectiveness of community health and nutrition volunteers on mothers’ infant and young children feeding knowledge and practice in remote areas, Hajjah, Yemen
Cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes towards self-sampling and community health worker-delivered screening services across racial groups in Indiana
This study looked at cervical cancer awareness and screening practices among different racial groups in Indiana, where Black women experience higher rates of cervical cancer and mortality compared to White women. Researchers conducted an online survey with 140 patients from three Planned Parenthood clinics. They found that while Black participants had lower knowledge about … [Read more...] about Cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes towards self-sampling and community health worker-delivered screening services across racial groups in Indiana
Determinants of Effective Child Immunization Delivery: A Study of Community Health Units in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
This study examined how accountability systems and human resource practices affect the effectiveness of Community Health Units (CHUs) in delivering child immunization services in Nairobi's urban informal settlements. Data from 354 Community Health Workers showed that clear accountability and proper human resource practices significantly improved CHU performance. The findings … [Read more...] about Determinants of Effective Child Immunization Delivery: A Study of Community Health Units in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya