This study investigated community perceptions of acute malnutrition treatment by community health volunteers (CHVs) in Turkana and Isiolo counties, Kenya. Through focus group discussions and interviews, caregivers and CHVs found the intervention beneficial, acceptable, effective, and easily accessible. The community health structure facilitated commodity supply and CHV support … [Read more...] about Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya
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Cost-effectiveness of severe acute malnutrition treatment delivered by community health workers in the district of Mayahi, Niger
This study evaluates the cost and cost-effectiveness of using community health workers (CHWs) to treat uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6-59 months in rural Niger compared to the standard national protocol. The CHWs-led treatment was found to be more cost-effective, with lower costs per child recovered compared to the standard treatment. … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of severe acute malnutrition treatment delivered by community health workers in the district of Mayahi, Niger
Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
In this randomized control trial, researchers assessed four maternal and child nutrition interventions. Authors enrolled 1,500 women from Bangladesh and followed them until their child reached the age of two. During the intervention, participants received digital learning aids and various combinations of prenatal and postnatal supplements. In a fifth intervention arm, … [Read more...] about Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
Mother-To-Mother: Evaluation of The Sustainability of A Peer Model to Communicate Nutrition Messages in Mozambique
In Mozambique, child malnutrition remains a persistent problem. This study evaluated the use of community health workers (CHWs) as part of a health promotion strategy in a USAID-funded Child Survival Program in Mozambique five years after the program ended. CHWs proved to be valuable in the fight against child malnutrition, however, they need financial support and training to … [Read more...] about Mother-To-Mother: Evaluation of The Sustainability of A Peer Model to Communicate Nutrition Messages in Mozambique
Impact of Different Levels of Supervision on the Recovery of Severely Malnourished Children Treated by Community Health Workers in Mali
The Ministry of Health in Mali included the treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) into integrated community case management activities. This prospective non-randomized community intervention study conducted in Kayes Region of Mali, evaluated two supervision models for treating SAM using community health workers (CHWs). Ultimately, some supervision for CHWs treating … [Read more...] about Impact of Different Levels of Supervision on the Recovery of Severely Malnourished Children Treated by Community Health Workers in Mali