This study assessed the impact of using THINKMD's digital clinical decision support (CDS) platform on community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. Results showed a significant increase in CHWs' ability to capture key IMCI clinical data points after implementing the CDS platform. Usability and feasibility … [Read more...] about Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
Child health
Promptness in seeking treatment from Village Health workers for children under five years with malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in rural southwestern Uganda
In rural southwestern Uganda, Village Health Workers (VHWs) offer treatment for childhood illnesses like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea through the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. This study focused on the promptness of seeking treatment from VHWs for children under five with these illnesses. Results showed that 64% of children sought treatment promptly, … [Read more...] about Promptness in seeking treatment from Village Health workers for children under five years with malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in rural southwestern Uganda
Towards stunting eradication in Indonesia: Time to invest in community health workers.
Indonesia, home to a large population of young children, faces a high prevalence of stunting, a serious issue with lasting consequences. The government aims to eliminate stunting by 2030, with community health workers (CHWs) playing a central role. Over 1.5 million Indonesian CHWs conduct crucial monthly monitoring and counseling. This assessment explores CHWs' current … [Read more...] about Towards stunting eradication in Indonesia: Time to invest in community health workers.
Optimizing integration of community-based management of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) in young infants into primary healthcare systems in Ethiopia and Kenya: successes and challenges
Ethiopian Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and Kenyan Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) play key roles in implementing community-based treatment for serious newborn infections (PSBI) within their health systems. From November 2020 to August 2021, both countries conducted research to improve PSBI management during COVID-19, employing strategies like coaching for health workers … [Read more...] about Optimizing integration of community-based management of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) in young infants into primary healthcare systems in Ethiopia and Kenya: successes and challenges
Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014–2018)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in identifying and referring children under 5 with danger signs for prompt medical care in rural areas. This study in Bugoye sub-county, Uganda, found that most children with danger signs were appropriately referred according to iCCM protocols. However, there's a need for continuous CHW training to ensure consistent referral … [Read more...] about Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014–2018)
