Authors: Edgar Mulogo, Stephen Baguma, Moses Ntaro, Shem Bwambale, Michael Matte, Andrew Wesuta, David Ayebare, Fred Bagenda, Peter Kawungezi
In rural southwestern Uganda, Village Health Workers (VHWs) offer treatment for childhood illnesses like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea through the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. This study focused on the promptness of seeking treatment from VHWs for children under five with these illnesses. Results showed that 64% of children sought treatment promptly, with those having fever being more likely to seek prompt treatment. While VHWs play a critical role, the proportion of children seeking prompt treatment is below the target in Uganda. There is a need for ongoing community engagement to modify health-seeking behavior, especially for children with danger signs. Qualitative studies can provide insights for designing effective services and behavior change communication in rural settings by co-designing interventions with communities for improved acceptability.
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Resource Topic: CHW, Child health
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2023
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No