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Community Health Worker Intervention for Newborns Not Passing Initial Universal Hearing Screening

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This study assessed the effectiveness of a community health worker (CHW) intervention in ensuring newborns receive outpatient rescreening after failing initial hearing tests. Compared to a group without the CHW intervention, a higher percentage of newborns completed their follow-up screening when CHWs provided education and outreach to caregivers. Integrating CHWs into nursery … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention for Newborns Not Passing Initial Universal Hearing Screening

Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study

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This study explored the use of community health workers (CHWs) embedded in clinics to help Black individuals living with HIV in Miami-Dade County improve their adherence to antiretroviral therapy. From December 2022 to September 2023, three CHWs were trained to support ten participants with a viral load over 200 copies/mL for three months. The feasibility of this approach was … [Read more...] about Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study

Factors contributing to prevent malaria in children aged 3 to 59 months after first cycle of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, July 2020: A prospective cohort study

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This study examined malaria rates in children under five in the Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, where malaria cases increased despite seasonal malaria chemo prevention (SMC) efforts. Researchers followed 847 children over several weeks in 2020 and found that while 90% adhered to SMC, malaria cases rose significantly after treatment. However, advice from community … [Read more...] about Factors contributing to prevent malaria in children aged 3 to 59 months after first cycle of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, July 2020: A prospective cohort study

Using eLearning to improve and retain knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study

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In Rwanda, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in maternal and neonatal health but often lack access to ongoing training, impacting their effectiveness. This study evaluated the impact of eLearning on CHWs’ knowledge. Conducted from April to October 2021 with 36 CHWs in two districts, the study measured knowledge before, immediately after, and six months … [Read more...] about Using eLearning to improve and retain knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study

Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance

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This study investigated the impact of a home visiting program called Strong Beginnings, which involved community health workers collaborating with nurses and social workers, on birth outcomes and maternal care for Medicaid-insured individuals. The analysis included over 125,000 mother-infant pairs. Results showed that participation in Strong Beginnings was linked to lower rates … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Home Visiting, Birth Outcomes, Maternal Care, and Disparities Among Birthing Individuals With Medicaid Insurance