Long-acting PrEP (LA-PrEP) like CAB-LA shows promise for reducing HIV, but its use remains limited, especially outside the U.S., due to barriers like insurance and access. Early clinic models with multidisciplinary support have been successful, and innovative delivery methods, such as community health worker programs and telehealth, are being explored. Expanding equitable … [Read more...] about Long-acting preexposure prophylaxis: early data on roll-out in the United States
Evaluation
Improving HPV vaccine acceptance through peer-to-peer education among adolescent girls in the urban poor settings of Kisenyi, Kampala, Uganda
In Uganda, HPV vaccine uptake among adolescent girls remains low, especially in urban poor settings. To address this, a pilot peer-to-peer education program was implemented in Kampala's Kisenyi slums. Trained adolescent peer educators (APEs) shared health messages about the HPV vaccine with their unvaccinated peers, encouraging uptake. Over 12 weeks, 177 girls received the … [Read more...] about Improving HPV vaccine acceptance through peer-to-peer education among adolescent girls in the urban poor settings of Kisenyi, Kampala, Uganda
“Someone is there with you through this [pregnancy] that isn’t seeing you through a negative lens”: Considerations for integrating doula referrals into opioid treatment programs
This study explored how community doulas could support pregnant and parenting individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Focus groups with treatment program staff and doulas highlighted key benefits, including advocacy in healthcare and legal systems, reducing stigma, and aiding recovery. The findings suggest that integrating doula support into opioid treatment programs can … [Read more...] about “Someone is there with you through this [pregnancy] that isn’t seeing you through a negative lens”: Considerations for integrating doula referrals into opioid treatment programs
Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition, affects children's growth and development in Indonesia. A community service program in Lerep Village trained 20 community health workers on stunting prevention, including measuring child growth, preparing nutritious local foods like moringa-based meals, and using digital tools for data management. After three training sessions, 90% of … [Read more...] about Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
A digital health intervention model using community health workers: findings from primary health services in rural Bangladesh
This study evaluated a digital health intervention in rural Bangladesh, where community health workers provided monthly doorstep health services to over 32,000 people. The program identified key health issues, such as high rates of overweight individuals, prehypertension, diabetes, and child malnutrition. Older adults were at higher risk of hypertension, diabetes, and … [Read more...] about A digital health intervention model using community health workers: findings from primary health services in rural Bangladesh