This study explores the factors affecting the implementation of a preconception and pregnancy intervention called Bukhali in Soweto, South Africa, from the perspective of community health workers (CHWs) known as Health Helpers (HHs). Through focus group discussions with 13 HHs, six themes emerged, including challenges with the public healthcare sector, participant perceptions … [Read more...] about A qualitative analysis of community health worker perspectives on the implementation of the preconception and pregnancy phases of the Bukhali randomised controlled trial
Maternal healthcare
Are populations of postpartum women differentially served by community health worker programs an observational cohort study from Zanzibar, Tanzania
This research examines disparities in the implementation of a community health worker (CHW)-led maternal health intervention in Zanzibar, Tanzania. It focuses on whether certain groups of pregnant women receive the intended postpartum intervention equally. Findings suggest that women with higher parity, unknown HIV status, and those receiving phone consultations experience … [Read more...] about Are populations of postpartum women differentially served by community health worker programs an observational cohort study from Zanzibar, Tanzania
The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa
This qualitative study conducted in Soweto, South Africa, explored the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of young women enrolled in the Bukhali intervention, delivered by community health workers (CHWs). Factors influencing these experiences included feelings about pregnancy, motherhood responsibilities, health challenges, social support, and socioeconomic pressures. The … [Read more...] about The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa
Association between the use of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) services and uptake of institutional deliveries in India
This study investigates the impact of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) on increasing institution-based deliveries in India, focusing on low-performing states. Analyzing National Family Health Survey data, the study reveals that women using ASHA services were 1.6 times more likely to have institution-based deliveries. The study emphasizes the effectiveness of ASHAs in … [Read more...] about Association between the use of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) services and uptake of institutional deliveries in India
“They’re gonna be there to advocate for me so I’m not by myself”: A qualitative analysis of Black women’s motivations for seeking and experiences with community doula care
The purpose of this study was to explore Black doula clients’ experiences with and motivations for seeking community doula care. A mixed-methods process evaluation was conducted on an organization providing free community doula services in San Francisco, California. Qualitative interviews with doula clients who identified as Black or Pacific Islander were conducted between … [Read more...] about “They’re gonna be there to advocate for me so I’m not by myself”: A qualitative analysis of Black women’s motivations for seeking and experiences with community doula care