This study looked at how moving back to their parents’ home for childbirth (a common tradition) affects women’s healthcare in rural India. Data from 1,288 women showed that moving didn’t change early pregnancy care or most clinic visits, but women who moved had fewer postnatal visits from community health workers. Longer stays at their parents’ home were linked to fewer … [Read more...] about Temporary childbirth migration and perinatal healthcare in rural Maharashtra, India
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Engaging community health workers to promote oral health for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal: a qualitative study
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) in Nepal can help improve oral health care for people with type 2 diabetes. Interviews with CHWs, health workers, and policymakers showed that while oral health care is needed, especially for those with diabetes, there are big challenges, like lack of training, supplies, and clear policies. However, there’s a chance to fix … [Read more...] about Engaging community health workers to promote oral health for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal: a qualitative study
Chain Mediating Effect of Physical Activity and Psychological Resilience on Social Isolation and Psychological Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study looked at how social isolation affects the mental well-being of older adults. It found that being socially isolated lowers well-being, but staying physically active and being emotionally strong can help reduce this negative impact. These two factors, physical activity and resilience, explain much of the link between isolation and poor mental health. The study … [Read more...] about Chain Mediating Effect of Physical Activity and Psychological Resilience on Social Isolation and Psychological Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Supporting healthcare in rural communities in Thailand: An exploratory qualitative study to understand the role and current mental health practices of village health volunteers
This study looked at how village health volunteers (VHVs) in rural Thailand support people with mental health needs. Interviews with VHVs, nurses, caregivers, and a person with lived experience showed that VHVs mostly focus on physical health and have little training or support for mental health care. Challenges include stigma, heavy workloads, and lack of mental health … [Read more...] about Supporting healthcare in rural communities in Thailand: An exploratory qualitative study to understand the role and current mental health practices of village health volunteers
Effect of enhancing village health volunteer ability to promote engaged community-based interprofessional education
This study tested a short training program for village health volunteers (VHVs) to help them better support health education in their communities. After attending a two-day workshop, VHVs showed big improvements in their knowledge, attitudes, motivation, communication, and ability to understand health systems. However, there was no major change in their listening skills. Most … [Read more...] about Effect of enhancing village health volunteer ability to promote engaged community-based interprofessional education