This study looked at a new government home visiting program that integrated early childhood development tasks into the work of community health workers. The program aimed to use existing public resources to improve home environments for children. While the program slightly improved the quality of home environments, it didn’t significantly affect child development or health. The … [Read more...] about Impacts of Integrating Early Childhood with Health Services: Experimental Evidence from the Cresça Com Seu Filho Home Visiting Program
Evaluation
Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
This study looked at how burnout affects health workers involved in HIV testing and treatment in Zambia and South Africa. Using a standard burnout survey, researchers found that burnout was low among health workers, with less than 1% meeting the criteria for burnout. Factors like higher education, longer experience with HIV services, and witnessing stigma towards people with … [Read more...] about Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria
This study examined factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria. Using survey data from 6,008 participants, the study found that maternal knowledge, awareness, beliefs, and self-efficacy positively influenced EIBF, EBF, and MDD in both states. Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria
Community Health Workers in Brazil
Brazil's Community Health Workers (CHWs) have played a vital role in connecting most Brazilians with primary healthcare, significantly reducing socioeconomic and geographic health disparities. Brazilian CHWs handle a wide range of duties, including health education, monitoring, and referrals, and address social determinants of health by helping families access other government … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Brazil
The Role of Health Management Information System to Track the Nature, Efficiency and Quality of Tasks Carried out by Community Health Workers In Reducing Child Mortality, With Specific Reference To Pneumonia And Diarrhoea in Nigeria
This study examines how Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) help Community Health Workers (CHWs) reduce child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhoea in Yobe and Taraba States, Nigeria. Using the District Health Information System (DHIS), the research found that Yobe State managed cases more efficiently due to better HMIS use. Despite data quality issues, HMIS has the … [Read more...] about The Role of Health Management Information System to Track the Nature, Efficiency and Quality of Tasks Carried out by Community Health Workers In Reducing Child Mortality, With Specific Reference To Pneumonia And Diarrhoea in Nigeria