Authors: Marzia Zaman, Rubaiyat Alim Hridhee, Refat Ahmed Bhuiyan, Charles Aunkan Gomes, Md. Mashiar Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Farhana Sarker & Khondaker A. Mamun
This study tested a digital health program in rural Bangladesh where community health workers used smart kits and an app to provide monthly health education, check-ups, and referrals. Over 18 months, they reached over 32,000 people. The program helped detect issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and malnutrition early. It also showed improvements in weight, blood pressure, and child nutrition over time, although blood sugar levels didn’t improve much. The results suggest that combining technology with community health workers can improve care for common chronic illnesses in rural areas. Expanding this model could help more people access basic healthcare.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: Bangladesh
Publisher May Restrict Access: No