In remote communities, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) play a key role in maternal and child health, but their integration with modern healthcare is debated. This study reviewed the impact of training TBAs on pregnancy outcomes. Training was found to reduce perinatal and neonatal mortality, but not stillbirth. However, there are concerns about the quality of existing … [Read more...] about Maternal and Child Health Training of Traditional Birth Attendants and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looks at how community health workers (CHWs) help during extreme weather events (EWEs) in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs play key roles in providing healthcare, supporting access to services, educating communities, collecting data, offering mental health support, and responding to weather-related emergencies. The review identifies barriers and opportunities … [Read more...] about Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Optimizing HIV Patient Engagement with Reinforcement Learning in Resource-Limited Settings
Digital tools like the Community Health Access and Resource Management (CHARM) app can transform patient care, especially in areas with limited health workers and training. CHARM is an AI-powered mobile app designed for community health workers (CHWs), mainly local women. It helps CHWs manage cases, learn more, and communicate better. Developed by Causal Foundry and … [Read more...] about Optimizing HIV Patient Engagement with Reinforcement Learning in Resource-Limited Settings
Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study
This study explored whether a digital app could improve the communication skills of community health workers (CHWs) to better support mothers and children in underserved areas of Islamabad. Researchers developed and tested "Sehat Ghar," a video-based health education app, training 10 volunteer CHWs to use it. The CHWs showed significant improvement in their knowledge and … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study
How Should a Medical-Legal Partnership Address Unique Needs of People With Criminal Legal System Involvement?
Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) play a crucial role in addressing legal issues that negatively impact health, particularly for individuals affected by mass incarceration. These partnerships involve community health workers (CHWs) who actively support individuals with both criminal and civil legal needs after their release from incarceration. CHWs serve as vital connectors … [Read more...] about How Should a Medical-Legal Partnership Address Unique Needs of People With Criminal Legal System Involvement?