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Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India

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This study aimed to create and evaluate a digital training program for community health workers (CHWs) in rural India to identify and refer patients with schizophrenia. The program was developed through expert review and CHW feedback, focusing on simplifying content and incorporating interactive elements. CHWs recognized the importance of early detection and treatment for … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India

A Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Rural India (SMARThealth Pregnancy): Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in India, with conditions like hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) posing risks. SMARThealth Pregnancy, a mobile-based intervention for community health workers (CHWs), was developed to identify and counsel high-risk pregnant women. In a pilot trial across two … [Read more...] about A Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Rural India (SMARThealth Pregnancy): Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Exploring the Association Between Floods and Diarrhea among Under-five Children in Rural India

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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

Empowering Health sector: The Integral Role of Women, with Special Reference to Asha Workers in Nation Building

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This study highlights the crucial role of ASHA workers, female health activists in India, in improving healthcare access and outcomes. ASHAs serve as vital links between communities and healthcare services, contributing to programs like Janani Suraksha Yojna and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. Through secondary data analysis, the research shows that ASHAs have significantly … [Read more...] about Empowering Health sector: The Integral Role of Women, with Special Reference to Asha Workers in Nation Building

Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers

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This study aimed to create a cancer registry based in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Puducherry to get a more accurate picture of cancer cases in the community, as hospital-based registries can miss many cases. From March 2021 to November 2022, researchers implemented this registry across 31 PHCs and Community Health Centres (CHCs), sharing data from an existing hospital … [Read more...] about Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers