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Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria

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Improving children's diets between 6 and 24 months is crucial but has stalled globally. A project in Nigeria used human-centered design and behavior change theory to develop and test tools for better nutrition counseling by community health workers (CHWs) and strategies to improve dietary diversity. Successful prototypes encouraged two-way conversations between CHWs and … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria

Health literacy on physical therapy among senior citizens with physical disability and barangay health workers

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This study explored the understanding of physical therapy (PT) among senior citizens with disabilities and community health workers (CHWs) in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It found that most CHWs were women, aged 40–69, with limited education, which could affect their understanding of PT. Senior citizens, mostly with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, also had low health … [Read more...] about Health literacy on physical therapy among senior citizens with physical disability and barangay health workers

Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease

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This study looks at the role of community health workers (CHWs) in helping adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease transition from pediatric to adult care. Interviews with CHWs and their supervisors highlighted three main points: (1) CHWs supported the transition to adulthood for patients, (2) they built trusting relationships with patients, and (3) the role … [Read more...] about Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease

Can SMS reminders improve utilization of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women in Busia County?

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This study tested if SMS reminders could improve malaria prevention among pregnant women in Busia County, Kenya. From September 2023 to February 2024, 156 women were randomized into two groups: one received SMS reminders about using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and taking preventive malaria medication (IPTp), while the other did not. ITN use was already high at the start, so … [Read more...] about Can SMS reminders improve utilization of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women in Busia County?

You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa

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This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) delivering the Bukhali health promotion program in Soweto, South Africa. CHWs shared similar challenges with participants, including managing multiple roles like health education, support, and referrals, often going beyond their official duties. They emphasized the importance of building trust with … [Read more...] about You go an extra mile a qualitative study of community health worker perspectives in a health promotion intervention in urban South Africa