This longitudinal study aims to assess the effect of CHW-provided targeted education on blood pressure (BP) control in hypertensive patients in Bangladesh. Trained CHWs regularly followed up and provided specific health messages on BP control to adult hypertensive individuals through quarterly meetings and individual counseling. Mean BP changes were measured ever 6 months for … [Read more...] about Effect of community health worker-provided targeted education with regular follow-up of hypertensive patients on blood pressure control: 24-month results of a longitudinal study in Bangladesh
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Safety and Acceptability of Community-Based Distribution of Injectable Contraceptives: A Pilot Project in Mozambique
Mozambique has witnessed a climbing total fertility rate in the last 20 years. Nearly one-third of married women have an unmet need for family planning, but the supply of family planning services is not meeting the demand. This study aimed to explore the safety and effectiveness of training 2 cadres of community health workers—traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and agentes … [Read more...] about Safety and Acceptability of Community-Based Distribution of Injectable Contraceptives: A Pilot Project in Mozambique
Cracking the Nut Health 2016: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems
The learning event, Cracking the Nut Health: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems took place July 18-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C., which focused on the three core themes: Using Measurement and Analytics to Improve Accountability, Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Resilience; and Scaling Technology and Innovation to Increase Impact. The … [Read more...] about Cracking the Nut Health 2016: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems
Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems
This Toolkit provides gender-specific questions to guide data collection in order to precisely identify gender inequalities in health-related areas. These questions have been designed with USAID and the Automated Directive System's (ADS) five domains in mind, which include laws, regulations, and institutional practices; cultural norms and beliefs; gender roles, … [Read more...] about Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems
Utilization of Community-based Health Information Systems in Decision Making and Health Action in Nyalenda, Kisumu County, Kenya
Information should form the backbone of decisions that effect change in all areas. It is, therefore, paramount in health, for information to be used for decision making. In effect, this will bring about equity in health resource allocation. The development of comprehensive community-based health information systems is increasingly becoming important for measuring and improving … [Read more...] about Utilization of Community-based Health Information Systems in Decision Making and Health Action in Nyalenda, Kisumu County, Kenya