Hypertension control rates are still inadequate in the U.S. and Los Angeles County. To address this, QueensCare Health Centers launched a team-based hypertension management program led by clinical pharmacists. The program tackled barriers at the system, provider, and patient levels. Strategies included integrating self-monitored blood pressure data into electronic health … [Read more...] about Testing an Innovative Approach to Improve Hypertension Management at a Federally Qualified Health Center
Core principles of Malakit intervention for transferability in other contexts
To eliminate malaria, reaching all populations is essential, especially those not covered by the health care system. The innovative Malakit strategy, which provides self-diagnosis and self-treatment kits, was successfully tested in the Suriname-French Guiana-Amapá (Brazil) region, showing effectiveness and good acceptability. This complex intervention needs adaptation to other … [Read more...] about Core principles of Malakit intervention for transferability in other contexts
Improving maternal and child nutrition services in community based health planning and services zones in the Jirapa municipality of northern Ghana-challenges and strategies the perspective of community health officers
The Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana faces several challenges in delivering maternal and child nutrition services in rural Northern Ghana. This study, conducted in April 2019, involved interviews with the municipal nutrition officer and Community Health Officers (CHOs) from eleven CHPS zones to identify bottlenecks and strategies for … [Read more...] about Improving maternal and child nutrition services in community based health planning and services zones in the Jirapa municipality of northern Ghana-challenges and strategies the perspective of community health officers
Conducting a diabetes mellitus prevention trial in women with GDM in Pakistan a feasibility study
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This study tested the feasibility of a diabetes prevention program for South Asian women with GDM in Karachi. Using a randomized controlled trial, 180 women with GDM were divided into an intervention group, receiving home-based educational sessions and reinforcement via text … [Read more...] about Conducting a diabetes mellitus prevention trial in women with GDM in Pakistan a feasibility study
Community Mental Health Workers: Their Workplaces, Roles, and Impact
The U.S. faces a mental health care crisis, worsened by a shortage of providers and high costs, particularly affecting marginalized and rural communities. Community health workers (CHWs) have long increased access to physical health care and are now being used in mental health care to improve access. However, their role raises issues regarding policy, reimbursement, and … [Read more...] about Community Mental Health Workers: Their Workplaces, Roles, and Impact