SPRING, in collaboration with USAID, has created a new CHW Nutrition Advocacy Tool, which consists of a series of PowerPoint slides with important data regarding key nutrition responsibilities for CHWs. Information in these slides identify current gaps in nutrition service delivery and advocates for increased commitment to nutrition in community health programs. Stakeholders … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Nutrition Advocacy Tool
India
Community health worker knowledge and management of pre-eclampsia in rural Karnataka State, India
The hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage are responsible for nearly 40% of all maternal deaths in India. Most of these deaths occur in primary health settings which frequently lack essential equipment and medication, are understaffed and have limited or no access to specialist care. Community health care workers are regarded as essential providers of … [Read more...] about Community health worker knowledge and management of pre-eclampsia in rural Karnataka State, India
Mobile Technology in Support of Frontline Health Workers
This report summarizes current data from over 140 FHW-supported mHealth projects from developing countries to describe the emergent trends and best practices in the use of mobile phones, tablets, and technical platforms by FHWs over the last decade, understand the key considerations in choosing the type pf phone and platform and associated programmatic costs, present the … [Read more...] about Mobile Technology in Support of Frontline Health Workers
Reaching Communities for Child Health: Advancing Health Outcomes through Multi-Sectoral Approaches
This paper explores the effectiveness of child health interventions and how to improve health care access for children, mothers, and caregivers. Multi-sectoral approaches, including utilization of community-based programming and community health workers, can help extend the reach of health care to these populations. Answering three questions will allow exploration of how … [Read more...] about Reaching Communities for Child Health: Advancing Health Outcomes through Multi-Sectoral Approaches
mHealth Field Guide for Newborn Health
Mobile health, or “mHealth”, seeks to address the use of mobile technology to provide health services and information. Due to the increased risk in a child’s life during those weeks after birth, mHealth technologies can be utilized through referral and tracking of mothers and infants, decision support for CHW, CHW supervision, scheduling and tracking postpartum and postnatal … [Read more...] about mHealth Field Guide for Newborn Health
