Rwanda faced significant challenges in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, including strain on healthcare systems, lack of infrastructure, and disruptions to routine services. To address these issues, Rwanda introduced a home-based care model in September 2020, which involved training community health workers (CHWs) to manage mild COVID-19 cases and support pandemic response … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in COVID-19 home-based care: Lessons learned from Rwanda
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
This review examines cervical cancer screening and prevention interventions for African American women in the United States, aiming to promote health equity. Out of 1970 articles, 23 met the criteria, showing various strategies like community health workers and patient navigation. Health education interventions, particularly when combined with patient navigation or community … [Read more...] about A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic
This study investigated the impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) program on diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Indianapolis Neighborhoods. Results showed that patients with CHWs had better glucose control and fewer diabetes-related complications compared to those without CHWs, both before and during the pandemic. The CHW program helped patients maintain … [Read more...] about Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic
Young Infants Clinical Signs Study 8-sign Algorithm for Identification of Sick Infants Adapted for Routine Home Visits: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of its Measurement Properties
The Young Infants Clinical Signs Study (YICSS)-home algorithm is a practical tool for identifying sick infants during community health worker (CHW) home visits. While it shows good sensibility and reliability, it has limitations. It was originally developed for health facility use, lacking assessment of inter-CHW reliability and construct validity. Future research should … [Read more...] about Young Infants Clinical Signs Study 8-sign Algorithm for Identification of Sick Infants Adapted for Routine Home Visits: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of its Measurement Properties
Scoping review of interventions to improve continuity of postdischarge care for newborns in LMICs
The first 28 days of life are critical for newborns, with millions of deaths occurring globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Efforts to reduce neonatal mortality focus on improving care continuity after discharge from healthcare facilities. This review examined interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) aimed at enhancing post-discharge care for newborns. … [Read more...] about Scoping review of interventions to improve continuity of postdischarge care for newborns in LMICs