This study looked at a new government home visiting program that integrated early childhood development tasks into the work of community health workers. The program aimed to use existing public resources to improve home environments for children. While the program slightly improved the quality of home environments, it didn’t significantly affect child development or health. The … [Read more...] about Impacts of Integrating Early Childhood with Health Services: Experimental Evidence from the Cresça Com Seu Filho Home Visiting Program
Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
Togo's National Malaria Control Programme tested a new home-based malaria management approach in rural areas from 2014 to 2017. Community health workers visited homes weekly to test for malaria and provide treatment. The study involved over 11,000 people, and results showed high positivity rates, especially among children and during the rainy season. Factors like having a fever … [Read more...] about Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
This study looked at how burnout affects health workers involved in HIV testing and treatment in Zambia and South Africa. Using a standard burnout survey, researchers found that burnout was low among health workers, with less than 1% meeting the criteria for burnout. Factors like higher education, longer experience with HIV services, and witnessing stigma towards people with … [Read more...] about Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
The moderating effects of perceived social worth and organizational virtuousness on the relationship between emotional labor, precarious work, and organizational commitment among ASHA workers in India
This study looked at how emotional labor and unstable work conditions affect the commitment of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India. It also explored how the positive aspects of their work environment and perceived social value might influence this relationship. Analyzing data from 467 ASHA workers, the study found that emotional stress and job instability … [Read more...] about The moderating effects of perceived social worth and organizational virtuousness on the relationship between emotional labor, precarious work, and organizational commitment among ASHA workers in India
Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria
This study examined factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria. Using survey data from 6,008 participants, the study found that maternal knowledge, awareness, beliefs, and self-efficacy positively influenced EIBF, EBF, and MDD in both states. Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria