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Mothers screening for malnutrition by mid-upper arm circumference is non-inferior to community health workers: results from a large-scale pragmatic trial in rural Niger
BACKGROUND: Community health workers (CHWs) are recommended to screen for acute malnutrition in the community by assessing mid-upper arm circumference …
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Patients’ perceptions of the triage system in a primary healthcare facility, Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: In public healthcare facilities, where the patient numbers and the available resources are often disproportionate, triage is used to …
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The feasibility of community level interventions for pre-eclampsia in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed-methods design
BACKGROUND: Globally, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are major contributors to maternal and perinatal mortality; of which the vast majority of deaths …
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Effectiveness of the Home Based Life Saving Skills training by community health workers on knowledge of danger signs, birth preparedness, complication readiness and facility delivery, among women in Rural Tanzania
BACKGROUND: In spite of government efforts, maternal mortality in Tanzania is currently at more than 400 per 100,000 live births. …
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Encouraging impact following 2.5 years of reinforced malaria control interventions in a hyperendemic region of the Republic of Guinea
BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in the Republic of Guinea, particularly in the …
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Oral artemisinin monotherapy removal from the private sector in Eastern Myanmar between 2012 and 2014
BACKGROUND: In 2012 the Artemisinin Monotherapy Therapy Replacement (AMTR) project was implemented in Eastern Myanmar to increase access to subsidized, …
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Health surveillance assistants as intermediates between the community and health sector in Malawi: exploring how relationships influence performance
BACKGROUND: There is increasing global interest in how best to support the role of community health workers (CHWs) in building …
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Population-Based Assessment of Hypertension Epidemiology and Risk Factors among HIV-Positive and General Populations in Rural Uganda
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy scale-up in Sub-Saharan Africa has created a growing, aging HIV-positive population at risk for non-communicable diseases such …
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“I don’t have options but to persevere.” Experiences and practices of care for HIV and diabetes in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study of patients and family caregivers
BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of chronic diseases in Tanzania is putting a strain on the already stretched health care services, …
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Determinants of prompt and adequate care among presumed malaria cases in a community in eastern Rwanda: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: In order to understand factors influencing fever/malaria management practices among community-based individuals, the study evaluated psychosocial, socio-demographic and environmental …
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A complex behavioural change intervention to reduce the risk of diabetes and prediabetes in the pre-conception period in Malaysia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Over the past two decades, the population of Malaysia has grown rapidly and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in …
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“When you give birth you will not be without your mother” A mixed methods study of advice on breastfeeding for first-time mothers in rural coastal Kenya
BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is currently recommended by the World Health Organization, but mixed …
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Stakeholders’ opinions and questions regarding the anticipated malaria vaccine in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Within the context of combined interventions, malaria vaccine may provide additional value in malaria prevention. Stakeholders' perspectives are thus …
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Social, economic and environmental risk factors for acute lower respiratory infections among children under five years of age in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: In low and middle-income countries, acute lower respiratory illness is responsible for roughly 1 in every 5 child deaths. …
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Drivers of improved health sector performance in Rwanda: a qualitative view from within
BACKGROUND: Rwanda has achieved great improvements in several key health indicators, including maternal mortality and other health outcomes. This raises …
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Effect of Village Health Team Home Visits and Mobile Phone Consultations on Maternal and Newborn Care Practices in Masindi and Kiryandongo, Uganda: A Community-Intervention Trial
INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organisation recommends home visits conducted by Community Health Workers (in Uganda known as Village Health Teams--VHTs) …
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Perceptions of body size, obesity threat and the willingness to lose weight among black South African adults: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The obesity epidemic is associated with rising rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adults, particularly in countries undergoing rapid …
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A Multilevel Regression Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in South African Community Health Centre Systems: A Methodological Evaluation
{ "background": "Community health centre (CHC) systems are critical for primary care delivery, yet robust methodological frameworks for evaluating their …
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Community point distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets and community health worker hang-up visits in rural Zambia: a decision-focused evaluation
BACKGROUND: In 2013, the Zambian Ministry of Health through its National Malaria Control Programme distributed over two million insecticide-treated bed …
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How Would Children Register Their Own Births? Insights from a Survey of Students Regarding Birth Registration Knowledge and Policy Suggestions in Kenya
Birth registration and obtaining physical birth certificates impose major challenges in developing countries, with impact on child and community health, …