Quasi Experimental

Impact of timed and targeted counselling on the maternal health continuum of care outcomes in Northern Uganda: A propensity score matched analysis

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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

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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

Enhancing hypertension education of community health extension workers in Nigeria’s federal capital territory: the impact of the extension for community healthcare outcomes model on primary care, a quasi-experimental study

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Healthcare workers including community health extension workers (CHEWs) in Nigeria participated in a virtual hypertension training program using the ECHO model, which connects practitioners for peer learning. The study compared outcomes from 12 clinics involved in the training with 21 clinics that were not. Data showed that hypertension treatment rates improved slightly in the … [Read more...] about Enhancing hypertension education of community health extension workers in Nigeria’s federal capital territory: the impact of the extension for community healthcare outcomes model on primary care, a quasi-experimental study

Patients’ Perspectives on the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention to Increase Chronic Kidney Disease Knowledge and Screening among Underserved Latine Adults

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects many adults in the U.S., especially in underserved Latine communities where awareness and screening are limited. This study evaluated a program led by Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve CKD knowledge and care among Latines with low health literacy. Using a culturally tailored CKD Flipchart, 100 patients participated, and 85% reported … [Read more...] about Patients’ Perspectives on the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention to Increase Chronic Kidney Disease Knowledge and Screening among Underserved Latine Adults

Effectiveness of Awareness Training on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Community Health Workers of New Delhi, India

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In India, maternal mortality remains a concern despite progress towards Sustainable Development Goal targets. Skilled care during and after delivery is crucial for reducing maternal deaths. This study focused on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) training for 152 community health workers (CHWs) in Delhi. Before the intervention, CHWs had limited knowledge … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Awareness Training on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Community Health Workers of New Delhi, India