Malaria is a major health issue, especially for children under five in low-resource countries, with Nigeria facing the highest burden in West Africa. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programs have been launched in nine states in Nigeria to combat this. This study examined how well caregivers followed referral protocols during SMC, focusing on caregiver-child pairs … [Read more...] about Adherence to referral advice and its associated factors among community drug distributors and caregiver during SMC implementation in nine states
Mixed Methods
Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective and can be used safely, but they are underused, especially among youth. In 2020, Malawi's Ministry of Health developed a strategy to improve ECP access through public channels like youth clubs and community health workers (CHWs). A study in two rural districts found that ECP use increased, particularly among young people, with … [Read more...] about Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy
The Workforce of the Community Health Programs in the Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines: Through a Gender Lens
Community Health Workers (CHWs), especially women, face gender bias and low pay, often working in unpaid roles. This study examined the struggles of female Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) through a gender lens, revealing a system of male dominance in community health programs. Most BHWs were married, middle-aged, had little education, and no prior jobs, reflecting missed … [Read more...] about The Workforce of the Community Health Programs in the Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines: Through a Gender Lens
Initiatives and Strategies to Strengthen the National, Regional, and International Global Health Security: A Case Study of Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Global Health Security (GHS) is a critical issue impacting health, economies, and societies worldwide. Strengthening GHS requires investment in health systems, infrastructure, and collaboration across nations. This study used various methods to assess Rwanda’s approach to improving GHS. Key efforts include merging 14 health institutions to create the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, … [Read more...] about Initiatives and Strategies to Strengthen the National, Regional, and International Global Health Security: A Case Study of Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes
This study explored the impact of a community health worker-led program for low-income Latina women at risk for or living with diabetes. The program combined support for both pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals, allowing family members to join. Results showed participants at all stages of diabetes benefited, especially those with diabetic family members. Support from partners … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes