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Bangladesh: 50 Years of Advances in Health and Challenges Ahead

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In this review, the authors discuss the recently published book, '50 Years of Bangladesh: Advances in Health', highlighting the positive strides the country has made in health and development since gaining independence in 1971. Initially the world's second poorest nation, Bangladesh has transformed into a lower-middle income country, showcasing a range of innovative approaches … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: 50 Years of Advances in Health and Challenges Ahead

Engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Africa: Lessons from the Canadian Red Cross supported programs

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The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) has partnered with different National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies and Ministries of Health in Africa in the implementation of programs where CHWs contributed to the provision of various health services. Using a qualitative methodology, this study reports on key findings (i.e., beneficiaries reached, CHWs engaged, programs implemented, … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Africa: Lessons from the Canadian Red Cross supported programs

Knowledge and practices surrounding outbreaks and COVID-19 among community health workers in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

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This cross-sectional multimethod investigates CHWs knowledge and practices related to outbreaks and COVID-19 in Rwanda. It assesses associations between outbreak related knowledge and receipt of training, and between COVID-19 related knowledge, CHW characteristics and adoption of prevention methods. Results indicate that 56.2% of CHWs had received training on a  health topic in … [Read more...] about Knowledge and practices surrounding outbreaks and COVID-19 among community health workers in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Community health worker intervention to improve tooth brushing in young children: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial

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This study investigated the impact of a trial testing the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve tooth brushing in low-income children. Oral-health-specific CHW services were not associated with improved brushing behaviors in these young children. However, caregiver involvement with brushing supported more quality brushing.  … [Read more...] about Community health worker intervention to improve tooth brushing in young children: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial