In low-resource areas like rural Bangladesh, access to phototherapy for newborns with hyperbilirubinemia is limited. This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of community health worker (CHW)-led home phototherapy. Results showed that families and CHWs found it feasible and convenient, with CHWs receiving intensive training and using mobile health tools for support. … [Read more...] about Acceptability and operational feasibility of community health worker-led home phototherapy treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in rural Bangladesh
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Bangladesh: 50 Years of Advances in Health and Challenges Ahead
In this review, the authors discuss the recently published book, '50 Years of Bangladesh: Advances in Health', highlighting the positive strides the country has made in health and development since gaining independence in 1971. Initially the world's second poorest nation, Bangladesh has transformed into a lower-middle income country, showcasing a range of innovative approaches … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: 50 Years of Advances in Health and Challenges Ahead
Feasibility and acceptability of home-based neonatal hyperbilirubinemia screening by community health workers using transcutaneous bilimeters in Bangladesh
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and operational feasibility of a CHW-led, home-based, non-invasive neonatal hyperbilirubinemia screening using a transcutaneous bilimeter in Shakhipur, a rural sub-district in Bangladesh. First, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted with parents, grandparents of infants, and public and … [Read more...] about Feasibility and acceptability of home-based neonatal hyperbilirubinemia screening by community health workers using transcutaneous bilimeters in Bangladesh
Impact of integrated community-facility interventions model on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh- a quasi-experimental study
The purpose of this study was to outline an intervention package that included CHW-assisted pregnancy and birth surveillance, postnatal visits to access newborns, referral for facility-based care, and establishment of a newborn stabilization unit. A quasi-experimental controlled study was conducted in Bangladesh to measure the effectiveness of this intervention. Primary … [Read more...] about Impact of integrated community-facility interventions model on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh- a quasi-experimental study
Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice
The goal of this review was to compile research findings on the following questions: (1) How effective are CHW interventions at reaching the most disadvantaged groups in LMIC contexts? and (2) What evidence exists on whether and how these programs reduce health inequities in the populations they serve? Researchers explored six academic databases for recent (2014-2020) studies … [Read more...] about Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice