This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of team-based care interventions led by non-physician healthcare providers in improving blood pressure (BP) outcomes for adults with hypertension in Africa. Out of 3,375 records screened, 33 studies (16 randomized controlled trials and 17 pre-post studies) were included. The findings showed that team-based … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of team-based care interventions in improving blood pressure outcomes among adults with hypertension in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Acceptability of a community health worker- led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe
This study looked at how well a community health worker-led program for improving health literacy worked for people with hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe. The program aimed to help these patients make lifestyle changes. Interviews with health workers and patients showed that while health workers and community nurses found the program very beneficial, patients had … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a community health worker- led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe
Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
Togo's National Malaria Control Programme tested a new home-based malaria management approach in rural areas from 2014 to 2017. Community health workers visited homes weekly to test for malaria and provide treatment. The study involved over 11,000 people, and results showed high positivity rates, especially among children and during the rainy season. Factors like having a fever … [Read more...] about Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
This study looked at how burnout affects health workers involved in HIV testing and treatment in Zambia and South Africa. Using a standard burnout survey, researchers found that burnout was low among health workers, with less than 1% meeting the criteria for burnout. Factors like higher education, longer experience with HIV services, and witnessing stigma towards people with … [Read more...] about Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria
This study examined factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria. Using survey data from 6,008 participants, the study found that maternal knowledge, awareness, beliefs, and self-efficacy positively influenced EIBF, EBF, and MDD in both states. Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria