This cross-sectional survey in the Philippines emphasizes the importance of community health workers in reaching the drug coverage rate 0d 75% set by WHO and increasing compliance with mass drug administration in the community. … [Read more...] about Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts
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Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention led by female community health volunteers versus usual care in blood pressure reduction (COBIN): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial
This community-based, cluster-randomised controlled trial in Nepal had female community health volunteers provide home counseling and blood pressure monitoring. The intervention resulted in a reduction of blood pressure for participants with hypertension and helps age-related blood pressure increases in adults. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention led by female community health volunteers versus usual care in blood pressure reduction (COBIN): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial
Community health workers for blood pressure control in Nepal
This cluster-randomised study used an intervention group of female community health volunteers to reduce blood pressure. The authors saw no significant changes in lifestyle factors, though use of antihypertensive medicine and exercise increased, while salt intake decreased. … [Read more...] about Community health workers for blood pressure control in Nepal
The contribution of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) to maternity care in Nepal: a qualitative study
This study looks at a group of community health workers know as Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) and their role in reducing the maternal mortality ratio in Nepal. … [Read more...] about The contribution of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) to maternity care in Nepal: a qualitative study
“Self-development matters” – Perception of Sakhis (CHWs) assessing self-development outcomes of their participation in the HBNC Program
This qualitative study looks at the perceptions of community health workers on the outcomes of the Home-Based Neonatal Care Program in India. The authors found that having local women participate in development programs results in both the potential for self-development and the program objective. … [Read more...] about “Self-development matters” – Perception of Sakhis (CHWs) assessing self-development outcomes of their participation in the HBNC Program