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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

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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

The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria

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This study in Nigeria assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction. It involved 381 CHWs across five states, finding that only a third could correctly diagnose hypertension and few knew the necessary baseline investigations. Supervision by doctors was linked to better diagnostic knowledge. Patient satisfaction with CHW … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria

Perception and reasons for the choice of informal provider among women receiving antenatal care services from traditional birth attendants in rural communities of Lagos state, Nigeria

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Unskilled delivery, especially with traditional birth attendants (TBAs), poses a major risk to reducing maternal mortality in Africa. This study examined why pregnant women in rural Lagos, Nigeria, continue to use TBA services. Among 347 pregnant women surveyed, 70.3% used only TBA services, while 29.7% used both TBA and healthcare facilities. Positive perceptions of TBAs were … [Read more...] about Perception and reasons for the choice of informal provider among women receiving antenatal care services from traditional birth attendants in rural communities of Lagos state, Nigeria

Reducing stigma and promoting HIV wellness/mental health of sexual and gender minorities: RCT results from a group-based programme in Nigeria

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In Lagos, Nigeria, this study developed and tested a group-based intervention using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) at risk for or living with HIV. This involved four weekly sessions led by community health workers. Through a randomized controlled trial and qualitative research, the study found … [Read more...] about Reducing stigma and promoting HIV wellness/mental health of sexual and gender minorities: RCT results from a group-based programme in Nigeria

Patterns of oxytocin use for induction and augmentation of labour among healthcare providers in Nigeria

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The use of oxytocin during labor is increasing globally, with wide variations in its administration and unauthorized use by non-medical staff. This study examined how often oxytocin is used, the doses and methods of administration, and what predicts its use by healthcare providers in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of 6,299 doctors, nurses/midwives, and community health … [Read more...] about Patterns of oxytocin use for induction and augmentation of labour among healthcare providers in Nigeria