Authors: Beatrice Niyonshaba, Daniel Kabugo, Cornety Nakiganda, Christine Otai, Margret Seela, Joyce Nankabala, James Nyonyintono, Josephine Nakakande, Tadeo Kigozi, Madeline Vaughan, Heidi Nakamura, Mohan Paudel, Kimber Haddix-McKay, Benjamin J S Al-Haddad, Cally J Tann, Paul Mubiri, Peter Waiswa, Brooke Magnusson
This study evaluated the Hospital to Home (H2H) program, which supports small and sick newborns after hospital discharge in rural Uganda. Researchers compared two groups: one receiving standard care and another with H2H community health workers support. While no major differences were found in developmental outcomes, the H2H group had higher vaccination rates (88.5% vs. 76.9%) and exclusive breastfeeding (42% vs. 6.6%). Caregivers and health workers found the program useful and practical. More research is needed to assess its long-term impact in government health facilities.
Link: Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the Hospital to Home discharge and follow-up programme in rural Uganda: a mixed-methods intervention study
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Child health
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2025
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No