This study analyzed the retention of health information delivered through a family home health talk approach. Village health workers (VHWs) counseled high-risk families in their homes on targeted health topics and selected control topics. Results indicated that although overall retention was low, participants retained more knowledge at 3 months on topics directly related to … [Read more...] about An educational intervention in rural Uganda: Risk-targeted home talks by village health workers
Nutrition
Factors associated with home visits by volunteer community health workers to implement a home-fortification intervention in Bangladesh: a multilevel analysis
BRAC engaged community health workers, known as Shasthya Shebikas (SS), to implement home-based fortification of foods with micronutrient powders. This study examined the factors that influenced the frequency of SS home visits. It determined the number of home visits was influenced by SS characteristics such as age, monetary incentivisation, and proximity to clients. … [Read more...] about Factors associated with home visits by volunteer community health workers to implement a home-fortification intervention in Bangladesh: a multilevel analysis
Efficacy of a Community Health Worker–Based Intervention in Improving Dietary Habits Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Controlled, Crossover Trial in Japan
This study analyzed the effects of CHW-led interventions promoting improved diets for the elderly in Japan. Findings showed that CHW-based interventions proved to be viable methods to motivate healthier lifestyles. … [Read more...] about Efficacy of a Community Health Worker–Based Intervention in Improving Dietary Habits Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Controlled, Crossover Trial in Japan
Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by lady health workers as compared to an outpatient therapeutic feeding programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
There is limited evidence of the cost-effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) with regards to delivering treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This two -arm randomized trial looked at the costs and cost-effectiveness of treatment of uncomplicated SAM cases carried out by lady health workers (LHWs). … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by lady health workers as compared to an outpatient therapeutic feeding programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
Rethinking integrated nutrition‐health strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies in children under five in Mozambique
This case study highlights the different aspects of micronutrient program evaluating vitamin A and Iron supplementation by CHWs in Mozambique. … [Read more...] about Rethinking integrated nutrition‐health strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies in children under five in Mozambique