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Assessment of pre-referral treatment for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia by rural community health workers in Southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

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This study investigates pre-referral treatment practices for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia in children under 5 years old in rural Uganda. Analyzing data from 2014 to 2018, it found notable trends in gender distribution, age categories, test results, symptom prevalence, and timely medical visits among 171 children. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening … [Read more...] about Assessment of pre-referral treatment for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia by rural community health workers in Southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Acceptability of Integrated Community-Based HIV and Cervical Cancer Screening in Mayuge District, Uganda

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This study evaluated the acceptability of integrating cervical cancer and HIV screening in rural Uganda. Surveys conducted among patients and community health workers showed that 99% of women and 100% of CHWs found integrated screening acceptable. Reasons included time-saving, privacy, and peer support. Integrating screening could help overcome barriers to accessing care and … [Read more...] about Acceptability of Integrated Community-Based HIV and Cervical Cancer Screening in Mayuge District, Uganda

Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda

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While CHWs are key in identifying malaria cases, skilled clinical care is needed for children under five years of age with severe malaria. This study aimed to  identify post-referral treatment-seeking pathways for appropriate antimalarial treatment in children less than five years with suspected severe malaria. Results showed that 96% visited a second provider after attending a … [Read more...] about Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda

Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)

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This study investigated the CHW management of danger signs for severe illness implementing integrated community case management (iCCM) in a rural context in Uganda. Of the children that had been recorded as having a danger sign, 78% were referred by the CHWs as per the iCCM protocol. CHWs play a key role in early symptomatic detection, pre-referral treatment and early referral … [Read more...] about Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)

Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation

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This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a technology-based (mHealth) intervention package called Innovations At Scale For Community Access and Lasting Effects.  The package supports integrated community case management programs using CHWsto increase treatment coverage for children with malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia (MDP). Results showed an MDP prevalence of 53.5% … [Read more...] about Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation