This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
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Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
The purpose of this paper was to determine whether proactive CHW service delivery (i.e., involving routine door-to-door home visits to search for and identify prospective patients) reduced mortality and improved access to health care among children under five years in rural Malawi, when compared with passive service delivery. Village-clusters were randomized to receive CHW … [Read more...] about Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
The five continuum of care criteria that should accompany rectal artesunate interventions: lessons learned from an implementation study in Malawi
This study sought to inform rectal artesunate (RAS) programming in Malawi by using practical tools to enhance severe malaria continuum of care at the community level. A single country two-arm-controlled study was conducted, where pre-referral interventions were provided by CHWs. The study population was sampled from village health clinics (VHCs) and included all households with … [Read more...] about The five continuum of care criteria that should accompany rectal artesunate interventions: lessons learned from an implementation study in Malawi
Addition of mental health to the lady health worker curriculum in Pakistan: now or never
The purpose of this paper was to highlight the advantages of adopting the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) Version 2.0 into Pakistan’s Lady Health Worker’s program (LHW-P) curriculum. As the current LHW program does not include mental health as a curriculum subject, adding this topic from the mhGAP-IG would enable LHW’s to better support communities in … [Read more...] about Addition of mental health to the lady health worker curriculum in Pakistan: now or never
Experiences from the Philippine grassroots: impact of strengthening primary care systems on health worker satisfaction and intention to stay
This paper sought to underscore the value of strengthening primary care system interventions in LMICs by examining the impact of system strengthening interventions on job satisfaction and intention to stay among healthcare workers in the Philippines. Implemented interventions included the introduction of performance-based incentives, the adoption of electronic health records, … [Read more...] about Experiences from the Philippine grassroots: impact of strengthening primary care systems on health worker satisfaction and intention to stay