Authors: Puett C, Coates J, Alderman H, Sadler K.
This study assessed the quality of care provided by community health workers (CHWs) in managing cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to a treatment algorithm. CHWs screened children at community level using a mid-upper arm circumference measurement, and treated cases without medical complications. Caretakers perceived CHWs’ services as acceptable and valuable, with doorstep delivery of services promoting early presentation in this remote area of Bangladesh. Integration of the treatment of SAM into community-based health and nutrition programs appears to be feasible and effective. In this setting, well-trained and supervised CHWs were able to effectively manage cases of SAM. These findings suggest the feasibility of further decentralization of treatment from current delivery models for community-based management of acute malnutrition.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Case Management, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2013
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Country: Bangladesh
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