Despite a national decline in teenage pregnancy rates, Latinx and Black teens still have higher rates compared to white teens, with Latinx females being more than twice as likely to have a teenage birth. To address this, culturally inclusive care is crucial. Recommendations include offering culturally sensitive birth control counseling, addressing barriers such as language and … [Read more...] about Addressing Teenage Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Among Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults
Effectiveness of community-based hypertension management on hypertension in the urban slums of Haiti: A mixed methods study
This study tested a community-based program to manage high blood pressure in Haiti, where only 13% of people with hypertension have it under control. The program involved 100 adults with uncontrolled hypertension, who received regular visits from community health workers (CHWs) and doctors over 12 months. These visits included blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, medication … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of community-based hypertension management on hypertension in the urban slums of Haiti: A mixed methods study
Community-based strategies to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in sub-Saharan Africa
This study examined how community-based approaches, particularly involving community health workers (CHWs), affect the uptake of malaria prevention in pregnancy (IPTp-SP) and antenatal care in sub-Saharan Africa. By reviewing various studies, the researchers found that CHW involvement increased the number of pregnant women receiving two or more doses of IPTp-SP and did not … [Read more...] about Community-based strategies to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in sub-Saharan Africa
Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries
This community-based trial in New York City aimed to improve parents' understanding of factors contributing to early childhood caries (ECC) through educational visits with community health workers (CHWs) using the MySmileBuddy program. Over a year, CHWs met with 1207 children and their parents to discuss caries prevention, with follow-ups conducted through various communication … [Read more...] about Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries
The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India
This dissertation explores how community health workers (CHWs) and daycare services in India impact maternal and child health, as well as maternal employment. Using rigorous analytical methods, the study finds that CHWs, like India's Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), significantly improve access to reproductive healthcare, leading to better outcomes like antenatal … [Read more...] about The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India