A pilot study tested the use of a low-cost smartphone ECG device, D-Heart, combined with blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular (CV) screening in rural Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. Community health workers screened 950 patients, identifying CV issues such as hypertension and abnormal ECGs. Results showed 18% of patients needed hospital referrals, with common diagnoses … [Read more...] about Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial
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Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda
Training health workers on new contraceptive methods can be costly and challenging. To address this, PATH created an online course to teach family planning providers in Senegal and Uganda how to offer a self-injection contraceptive option, DMPA-SC. This digital course includes 10 lessons on topics like informed choice and self-injection training. Rolled out in 2019-2020, the … [Read more...] about Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda
Insufficient Awareness Regarding Anemia Prevention during Pregnancy among Expectant Women in Uganda
Anemia in pregnancy affects 30-50% of Ugandan mothers, raising risks for preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal death. Many women lack awareness of anemia prevention, which is impacted by factors like poor nutrition, chronic infections, limited healthcare, and cultural beliefs. This review looks at anemia types, causes, effects, and current prevention methods, such as … [Read more...] about Insufficient Awareness Regarding Anemia Prevention during Pregnancy among Expectant Women in Uganda
Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
This study evaluated the COMONETH project, aimed at improving maternal and newborn care (MNC) in rural Uganda from 2017 to 2020. By training community health workers to educate and refer pregnant women to health facilities, providing educational videos, and enhancing health worker training, the project increased the use of essential MNC services like antenatal and postnatal … [Read more...] about Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
“I decided to participate….because I saw it as benefiting our community and families”: a qualitative study of lay providers’ experiences with delivering an evidence-based mental health intervention for families in Uganda
This study examined the experiences of community health workers and parent peers in Uganda who participated in a program to deliver a family strengthening intervention for children with behavioral challenges. Despite initial concerns, participants were motivated by the intervention's relevance and financial incentives. They found the training comprehensive and felt prepared to … [Read more...] about “I decided to participate….because I saw it as benefiting our community and families”: a qualitative study of lay providers’ experiences with delivering an evidence-based mental health intervention for families in Uganda