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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation

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This study explored how lay health workers, supported by health assistants, can improve dementia care in rural Uganda using the World Health Organization dementia toolkit. Interviews with healthcare workers showed strong support for this approach, citing existing community structures as an advantage. However, challenges like limited dementia knowledge and resources were noted. … [Read more...] about Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation

Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the Hospital to Home discharge and follow-up programme in rural Uganda: a mixed-methods intervention study

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This study evaluated the Hospital to Home (H2H) program, which supports small and sick newborns after hospital discharge in rural Uganda. Researchers compared two groups: one receiving standard care and another with H2H community health workers support. While no major differences were found in developmental outcomes, the H2H group had higher vaccination rates (88.5% vs. 76.9%) … [Read more...] about Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the Hospital to Home discharge and follow-up programme in rural Uganda: a mixed-methods intervention study

The lived experiences of Ugandan community health workers engaged in prevention of vertical transmission of HIV and a capacity-building intervention

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This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) involved in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission and evaluated a training program to strengthen their skills. Interviews with 152 CHWs in Uganda highlighted their role as a bridge between communities and the health system, their knowledge and social connections, and challenges like stigma and ethical … [Read more...] about The lived experiences of Ugandan community health workers engaged in prevention of vertical transmission of HIV and a capacity-building intervention

Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention

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The WHO recommends shorter TB preventive treatment (TPT) regimens and community-based care to improve outcomes. This study tested the safety of a 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid (3RH) regimen given at home by community health workers (CHWs) in Cameroon and Uganda. Researchers compared this approach to standard facility-based care in a trial involving child contacts of TB patients. … [Read more...] about Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention

Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda

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This study tested a new way to distribute mosquito nets in Uganda using community health workers (CHWs) to fill gaps between mass distribution campaigns. In two villages, CHWs identified households needing nets. Only one village received the nets. The intervention village saw more children under five sleeping under nets, while coverage decreased in the control village. CHWs … [Read more...] about Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda