Authors: Alastair Fung, Marimuthu Sappani, Cole Heasley, Chun-Yuan Chen, Shaun K. Morris, Peter J. Gill, Diego G. Bassani, Davidson H. Hamer, Prakesh S. Shah, S. M. Abdul Gaffar, Sultana Yeasmin, Shafiqul A. Sarker, Shamima Sultana, Joseph Beyene, Daniel E. Roth
This study developed a model to help community health workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh identify young infants at risk of hospitalization or death. Using routine home visit data, key risk factors included birth complications, umbilical cord care, gestational age, and four symptoms; nasal congestion, cough, jaundice, and skin rash. The model predicted serious illness better than the standard WHO danger signs alone, suggesting it could help CHWs refer infants to hospitals more effectively.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Child Care
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: Bangladesh
Publisher May Restrict Access: No