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
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Community health workers providing asthma education
In this study, researchers investigated the efficacy of a home-based CHW intervention for children with asthma in Pennsylvania, United States. During the study, CHWs provided educational materials and resources to families with children with mild, moderate, and severe asthma. Overall, 81 families participated in the intervention over a six-month period. After pre- and post-test … [Read more...] about Community health workers providing asthma education
Exploring health provider’s knowledge on the home-based maternal and neonatal health care package in Rwanda
In 2010, Rwanda implemented post-natal community health worker home visits through a home–based maternal and neonatal health care package (HB-MNHC). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess health provider knowledge of HB-MNHC services. Using questionnaires, researchers collected information from 79 health providers involved in the HB-MNHC program, including nurses, midwives, … [Read more...] about Exploring health provider’s knowledge on the home-based maternal and neonatal health care package in Rwanda
A randomized controlled trial of a community health worker delivered home-based asthma intervention to improve pediatric asthma outcomes
In this randomized control trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy of a home-based asthma education program administered by CHWs. Researchers recruited 151 children with persistent asthma and measured days with asthma symptoms as reported by the primary caregiver. Seventy-five children were assigned to the intervention group, and data was collected at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months … [Read more...] about A randomized controlled trial of a community health worker delivered home-based asthma intervention to improve pediatric asthma outcomes
The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda
In this study, researchers in Uganda investigated how health products may be most effectively distributed across communities. Four distribution methods for oral rehydration salts for child diarrhea were tested: free home deliveries, free distribution at a local facility, door-to-door sales model, and a control method. Ultimately, researchers found that free delivery of ORS was … [Read more...] about The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda