The University of Rwanda's Global Surgery Research Hub developed a toolkit to prevent Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) on how to use it. This toolkit aims to improve awareness and management of SSIs at the community level, where CHWs play a crucial role in providing basic healthcare. … [Read more...] about Surgical Site Infection Prevention Training of Community Health workers in Rwanda.
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Integrating trauma- and violence-informed care for adolescent mothers in Rwanda: a qualitative study with community health workers
In Rwanda, maternal community health workers provide crucial support to adolescent mothers, who face unique challenges like trauma, violence, and stigma. These workers offer personalized care, act as liaisons, and tailor home visits to meet the needs of young mothers. However, they face challenges such as handling violence disclosures, financial constraints, and transportation … [Read more...] about Integrating trauma- and violence-informed care for adolescent mothers in Rwanda: a qualitative study with community health workers
When we have served meat, my husband comes first A qualitative analysis of child nutrition among urban and rural communities of Rwanda
This study examines the factors contributing to stunting in children under five in Rwanda and explores potential solutions. Researchers conducted ten focus group discussions with parents and forty in-depth interviews with nurses and community health workers. They identified three main themes: the importance of awareness about healthy diets for mothers and children, the … [Read more...] about When we have served meat, my husband comes first A qualitative analysis of child nutrition among urban and rural communities of Rwanda
Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
This study assessed a community health worker (CHW)-led program in rural Rwanda to screen and manage soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among school-aged children. Using a non-biomedical screening tool called Beta CommScreen, CHWs identified 43% of children with potential STH symptoms. About 29% were referred for clinic treatment, while deworming medication was provided … [Read more...] about Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages
Public schools can improve health, but children's needs in rural areas are under-researched. This study assessed children's health and the role of community health workers (CHWs) in rural Rwandan schools. Surveys and interviews with 479 participants (425 community members, 54 teachers) revealed that 46% rated children's health as poor. Factors linked to better health included … [Read more...] about Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages