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
Maternal and Child Health
Evaluating the application and clinical practice of adapted national preeclampsia and eclampsia guideline; a cross-sectional study from Iran
This study looked at how well healthcare providers follow guidelines for managing preeclampsia and eclampsia. Over 1,200 providers from 63 medical universities participated. Most accessed the guidelines through printed books, medical websites, CDs, and brochures. General practitioners followed the guidelines better than midwives, obstetricians, and community health workers. … [Read more...] about Evaluating the application and clinical practice of adapted national preeclampsia and eclampsia guideline; a cross-sectional study from Iran
“I am the bridge”: Examining intersectoral collaboration among community health workers to address maternal and child health in the Philippines
Community health workers (CHWs) in the Philippines help connect maternal and child health needs with the broader health system. Through interviews with 64 CHWs, this study found that they fill service gaps, guide families through the health system, and address social challenges. Their work strengthens collaboration between NGOs and the public sector, improving healthcare access … [Read more...] about “I am the bridge”: Examining intersectoral collaboration among community health workers to address maternal and child health in the Philippines
Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale
A new strategy to improve maternal and child nutrition services in rural Bangladesh was tested using community health workers. It integrated nutrition services with existing immunization and antenatal care programs, improving growth monitoring, maternal weight tracking, and supplement distribution. However, practices like dietary diversity and breastfeeding remained similar in … [Read more...] about Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale
Improving Access to PMTCT Through the Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants in Program Activities in the Far North Region of Cameroon: A Retrospective Cohort Study
In the Lake Chad basin, most deliveries are assisted by traditional birth attendants (TBAs). This study looked at whether training and involving TBAs in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) could improve access to these services. Researchers compared communities with trained TBAs to those without. Mothers in communities with trained TBAs were more likely to get … [Read more...] about Improving Access to PMTCT Through the Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants in Program Activities in the Far North Region of Cameroon: A Retrospective Cohort Study