The objective of this study was to achieve high coverage of possible serious bacterial infections (PSBI) treatment using the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline for managing it on an outpatient basis when referral to a hospital is not feasible. This WHO guideline was implemented in program settings across ten Basic Health Units (BHU) in two rural districts of Sindh in … [Read more...] about Implementation research to increase treatment coverage of possible serious bacterial infections in young infants when a referral is not feasible: lessons learnt
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How Pakistan’s community health workers use telemedicine for women’s health
The purpose of this paper was to outline how Pakistan’s community health workers are using telemedicine to increase the quality of and access to women’s health services. The author highlights the disruption of care resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how telemedicine can be used to bridge the growing gaps between patients and providers. In conjunction, future plans for … [Read more...] about How Pakistan’s community health workers use telemedicine for women’s health
Evidence of mobile health integration into primary health care systems for better maternal mental health in LMICs during COVID-19 pandemic – Review
The aim of this review was to explore the integration of maternal mental health into existing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programs so that delivery of mental health interventions can be done alongside MNCH interventions. Researchers investigated various studies across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and found that the integration of mental health … [Read more...] about Evidence of mobile health integration into primary health care systems for better maternal mental health in LMICs during COVID-19 pandemic – Review
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This review sought to identify countries where CHWs administer vaccines and to synthesize health systems factors that may influence the feasibility of CHWs administering vaccines. Data included peer-reviewed literature from three databases and gray literature identified through web searches and by CHW subject matter experts. From this database, 23 CHW cadres were identified … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze data from the TB REACH initiative, which has supported interventions using CHWs to deliver TB care in over 30 countries, to address key knowledge gaps in CHW networks. A survey was conducted to understand projects’ practices on CHW recruitment, training, activities, supervision, compensation, and sustainability. The results … [Read more...] about What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications