A comprehensive, team-based approach is essential to address the current mental health treatment gap. This article presents results from focus group discussions with community health workers (CHWs), traditional healers, faith healers and patients on patient, health provider and health system related strategies that could bridge the existing gap. … [Read more...] about Perceived impacts as narrated by service users and providers on practice, policy and mental health system following the implementation of the mhGAP-IG using the TEAM model in a rural setting in Makueni County, Kenya: a qualitative approach.
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Pediatric hearing screening in low-resource settings: Incorporation of video-otoscopy and an electronic medical record.
This study aimed to develop a sustainable and comprehensive approach to pediatric hearing care in low- and middle-income countries. It involved the use of a smartphone-based platform to perform hearing screening and video otoscopy. The technology was applied by community health workers (CHWs) in Kilifi county in Kenya … [Read more...] about Pediatric hearing screening in low-resource settings: Incorporation of video-otoscopy and an electronic medical record.
Lessons learned from community-based tuberculosis case-finding in western Kenya
Kenya faces a heavy burden of tuberculosis. However, in 2016 only 46% cases were diagnosed. This study looked to identify strategies to increase attendance of patients at community-based clinics. This cluster randomized trial involved recruitment of individuals who showed disease symptoms by community health volunteers (CHVs). … [Read more...] about Lessons learned from community-based tuberculosis case-finding in western Kenya
Integration of Traditional Birth Attendants into Mental Healthcare: A Multistakeholder Qualitative Study Exploration
A large number of common mental disorders often go undiagnosed at primary healthcare facilities. This study looks at the feasibility of integrating traditional birth attendants into maternal mental health care through an analysis of views from multiple key stakeholders in Kenya. … [Read more...] about Integration of Traditional Birth Attendants into Mental Healthcare: A Multistakeholder Qualitative Study Exploration
Effect of A Community Health Worker led Intervention on Skilled Birth Care in Rural Mwingi West Sub-County, Kenya: A Quasi Experimental Study
This paper presents evaluation results for a CHW-led oral health education program that uses an interactive approach to engage with participants. … [Read more...] about Effect of A Community Health Worker led Intervention on Skilled Birth Care in Rural Mwingi West Sub-County, Kenya: A Quasi Experimental Study