Maternal healthcare

Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study

This study looked at how acceptable a telemedicine program was in rural Rwanda, where community health workers (CHWs) took photos of surgical wounds after cesarean sections and sent them to doctors for diagnosis. Interviews with 14 women and 12 CHWs showed strong support for the program, with benefits like faster healing, easier access to care, and cost savings. Some concerns … [Read more...] about Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study

Maternal mortality in Malawi is high due to limited maternity care. To improve access, a mobile health (mHealth) app, YendaNafe, was introduced for community health workers (CHWs) in rural areas. This study compared maternal health services before and after using the app. Results showed an immediate 22% increase in facility-based births but no significant short-term impact on … [Read more...] about Impact of Mobile Health (mHealth) Use by Community Health Workers on the Utilization of Maternity Care in Rural Malawi: A Time Series Analysis

This study focused on the impact of attitudes towards malaria prevention among pregnant women in the Kirotshe health zone, Democratic Republic of Congo. The research found that shame about pregnancy and negative views towards modern medicine were key factors influencing whether women sought and followed malaria prevention treatments. Many pregnant women, especially those who … [Read more...] about Dynamics of extra-medical attitude-related among pregnant women in the Kirotshe health zone in North Kivu, eastern DRC

This study explored how many pregnant women completed the recommended four antenatal care (ANC) visits at Ruli District Hospital, Rwanda, and what factors influenced their attendance. Among 421 participants, 57.5% completed all four visits, while 42.5% did not. Higher education, planned pregnancies, no alcohol use by mothers or their husbands, and absence of mistreatment were … [Read more...] about Prevalence and Factors Associated with the Fourth Standard Antenatal Care Utilization among Pregnant Women Attending Ruli District Hospital, Rwanda

This study explored how teamwork between two types of community health workers (CHWs) in rural India—Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)—impacts maternal health. Data from over 6,600 mothers showed that coordinated efforts by both CHW groups improved key outcomes like birth preparedness, institutional delivery, postnatal care, and … [Read more...] about Association between coordinated counseling from both ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and maternal health outcomes: A cross-sectional study from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, India