Authors: Ali Ssetaala, Julius Ssempiira, Mathias Wambuzi, Gertrude Nanyonjo, Brenda Okech, Kundai Chinyenze, Bernard Bagaya, Matt A Price, Noah Kiwanuka, Olivier Degomme
In this prospective study, researchers sought to determine the efficacy of a CHW-led initiative to improve antenatal care in Uganda. Nearly 500 pregnant women aged 15 to 49 were enrolled in the study, and 243 CHWs from three communities near Lake Victoria were recruited. During home visits, CHWs provided counseling, measured blood pressure, and provided HIV and anemia testing. After analysis, researchers found that CHW visits were positively associated with antenatal care visits and skilled birth attendance. Overall, the results of this study suggest that CHW-led interventions may improve antenatal care attendance and help provide early detection of HIV, hypertension, and anemia among pregnant women.
Link: Improving access to maternal health services among rural hard-to-reach fishing communities in Uganda, the role of community health workers
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Prevention
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No