A study in Bangladesh found that educating pregnant women at home about newborn jaundice, led by community health workers, significantly improved their knowledge and attitudes. After the intervention, awareness of jaundice signs and management rose from 33% to 71%. Mothers who gained more knowledge were five times more likely to have a positive attitude toward managing … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of prenatal intervention on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in rural Bangladesh: Results from a cluster-randomized trial
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Health economic evaluation alongside randomised clinical trial of a health behaviour intervention to manage type 2 diabetes in Nepal
Managing type 2 diabetes through community-based health behavior interventions in Nepal is cost-effective. This study compared a program led by community health workers with usual care for 6 months. The intervention, including training, phone support, and peer guidance, showed better health outcomes at a low cost. It provided good value for money and had an 89.6% chance of … [Read more...] about Health economic evaluation alongside randomised clinical trial of a health behaviour intervention to manage type 2 diabetes in Nepal
A multi-phase structured cascade model for mass training of community healthcare workers in performing clinical breast exams in remote regions
A pilot training program in Pakistan used a cascade model to teach outreach healthcare workers (HCWs) in remote areas how to perform clinical breast exams (CBEs). Six HCWs were trained by breast surgeons, who then trained 15 more HCWs. The program significantly improved HCWs' confidence and skills, with gains sustained over a year. This model shows promise for expanding access … [Read more...] about A multi-phase structured cascade model for mass training of community healthcare workers in performing clinical breast exams in remote regions
Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
This study examined the digital skills of 1199 community health workers in Shanghai for promoting health using digital media. On average, their digital capacity scored 16.71 out of 25. Factors like higher education, trust in digital media, positive attitudes, and prior experience improved skills, while senior job titles were linked to lower capacity. Nearly half spent over 19.6 … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are key to healthcare in rural India but face significant challenges, as seen in a study of 150 workers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Major issues include delayed payments (70%), heavy workloads (92%), poor training (71%), and inadequate facilities (97%). Many report harassment (95%), high stress (89%), and tough working conditions (73%). … [Read more...] about Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees