This study examined factors affecting mothers' participation in toddler health classes in Gogodalem Village, Indonesia. Key findings showed that maternal age, motivation, and the support of community health volunteers (cadres) significantly influenced attendance. Improving maternal motivation and cadre involvement could boost participation, helping address high rates of … [Read more...] about Characteristics of Mothers, Mothers’ Motivation, and the Role of Community Health Workers in Relation to Mothers’ Participation in Toddler Classes in Gogodalem Village
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Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria
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
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
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?
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?