This pilot study evaluates a self-paced online training program designed for Nigerian health workers to diagnose and manage hypertension. The course, accessible via smartphones, consisted of 12 modules based on WHO and Nigerian guidelines. Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, with a pre-test score of 65.4% increasing to 78.2% post-test. Feedback indicated … [Read more...] about On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
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Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
This study assessed the impact of using THINKMD's digital clinical decision support (CDS) platform on community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. Results showed a significant increase in CHWs' ability to capture key IMCI clinical data points after implementing the CDS platform. Usability and feasibility … [Read more...] about Increased adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform
Impact of training and case manager support for traditional birth attendants in the linkage of care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria: a 3-arm cluster randomized control trial
The study assessed the effectiveness of a training model involving case managers and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to improve HIV care for pregnant women in Nigeria. Three groups of TBAs were compared: one received training only, one received training plus case manager support, and one served as a control. While improvements were seen in HIV testing referrals and … [Read more...] about Impact of training and case manager support for traditional birth attendants in the linkage of care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria: a 3-arm cluster randomized control trial
Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review
The aim of this review was to evaluate the task shifting roles, interventions, and outcomes for addressing kidney and cardiovascular (CV) health problems within African populations. The findings emphasize the importance of HRH, including the CHW workforce, in improving the process of care measures as well as identification, awareness, and treatment of CV and kidney disease in … [Read more...] about Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review
Job satisfaction among community drug distributors in the Mass Drug Administration programme in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
The purpose of this study was to assess factors associated with job satisfaction among community drug distributors (CDDs) supporting the Nigerian neglected tropical disease (NTD) program in order to identify opportunities to improve job satisfaction in support of NTD control and elimination efforts in Nigeria. A health facility-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019 … [Read more...] about Job satisfaction among community drug distributors in the Mass Drug Administration programme in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study