This study tested a new oral health training program for nurses and community health workers in Nigeria. The program improved participants’ knowledge and referral practices compared to a standard lecture, with many patients successfully referred for dental care. The results show that competency-based training can strengthen primary healthcare and support better integration of … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria
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Impact of a training program for community health officers on neurological disorders: insights from the Karnataka brain health initiative
This study tested a training program to help Community Health Officers (CHOs) in rural Karnataka manage common brain and nerve disorders like headache, epilepsy, stroke, and dementia. Nearly 300 CHOs took part in a two-hour session led by neurologists. Their knowledge scores rose sharply after training, showing clear improvement regardless of prior experience. Participants were … [Read more...] about Impact of a training program for community health officers on neurological disorders: insights from the Karnataka brain health initiative
Effectiveness of a community health worker-led education intervention on knowledge, attitude, and antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda
This study tested whether training Village Health Teams (VHTs) in Eastern Uganda to give tailored education to pregnant women could improve maternal health outcomes. Over six months, VHTs visited women at home to provide guidance. After the program, women showed much better knowledge about maternal and child health, more positive attitudes toward antenatal care, and a big … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a community health worker-led education intervention on knowledge, attitude, and antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda
Impact of timed and targeted counselling on the maternal health continuum of care outcomes in Northern Uganda: A propensity score matched analysis
This study looked at how a counseling method called timed and targeted counseling (ttC), delivered by community health workers, affected maternal health in Northern Uganda. The results showed that women who received ttC were much more likely to attend at least four antenatal care visits, give birth at a health facility, and receive postnatal care, compared to those who didn’t … [Read more...] about Impact of timed and targeted counselling on the maternal health continuum of care outcomes in Northern Uganda: A propensity score matched analysis
Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers
This study aimed to create a cancer registry based in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Puducherry to get a more accurate picture of cancer cases in the community, as hospital-based registries can miss many cases. From March 2021 to November 2022, researchers implemented this registry across 31 PHCs and Community Health Centres (CHCs), sharing data from an existing hospital … [Read more...] about Implementation research on registering cancer cases in primary health centres of Puducherry through community health workers