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Effectiveness of task-sharing in providing comprehensive long-acting reversible contraceptives through Level IV health extension workers in rural Ethiopia
Abstract Background: Modern family planning uptake in Ethiopia, primarily short-acting injectables, has increased after the engagement of community health extension …
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Facilitators and Barriers To The Integration of Integrated Community Case Management Into The Health System in Zambia: A Case Study of Kapiri Mposhi District
Abstract Background Zambia adopted the Integrated Community Case Management of childhood illness (ICCM) strategy in May 2010, targeting populations in …
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Factors influencing patients’ choice of clinic at Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, patients are meant to attend the clinic close to their place of residence. However, patients often …
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A reflective process led by a family physician to develop a renal-protection surveillance tool for HIV patients newly started on dolutegravir
A group of Vanguard Community Health Centre doctors embarked on a Health System's Improvement (HSI) project with the aim of …
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Patient and health system determinants of experiences of care at primary health care clinics in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, 2018
BACKGROUND: Respect for persons includes three sub-elements: dignity, autonomy and confidentiality, whilst client orientation has four sub-elements: prompt attention, quality …
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Global accreditation practices for accelerated medically trained clinicians: a view of five countries
BACKGROUND: Shortages and maldistribution of healthcare workers persist despite efforts to increase the number of practitioners. Evidence to support policy …
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Community-facility linkage models and maternal and infant health outcomes in Malawi’s PMTCT/ART program: A cohort study
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, 3 community-facility linkage (CFL) models-Expert Clients, Community Health Workers (CHWs), and Mentor Mothers-have been widely implemented …
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Socio-Ecological Systems Analysis and Health System Readiness in Responding to Dengue Epidemics in Ilala and Kinondoni Districts, Tanzania
Introduction Since 2010, Tanzania has been experiencing frequent outbreaks of dengue. The objectives of this study were to carry out …
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Adherence to community versus facility-based delivery of monthly malaria chemoprevention with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the post-discharge management of severe anemia in Malawian children: A cluster randomized trial
BACKGROUND: The provision of post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children recently admitted with severe anemia reduces the risk of death …
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Exploring women’s development group leaders’ support to maternal, neonatal and child health care: A qualitative study in Tigray region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Community health workers and volunteers are vital for the achievement of Universal Health Coverage also in low-income countries. Ethiopia …
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Community satisfaction with Enhanced Community Health Workers Activities in Mukono District, Uganda
Abstract Background Although the community health workers’ (CHWs) / volunteer health teams’ (VHTs) work is widely appreciated, some households do …
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Bottlenecks to Intervention Scale Up: Supply and Demand Side Perspectives From a Large, Community-based Trial of Malaria Testing
Abstract Background: Maximizing the impact of community-based programs requires understanding how the supply of and demand for the intervention interact …
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Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
Abstract BackgroundCommunity case management of malaria (CCMm) is an equity-focused strategy that complements and extends the reach of health services …
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Effect of tuberculosis training on community health workers’ knowledge: a cluster randomized control trial in South Nigeria
Background: Intensified efforts to improve tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are needed to meet global EndTB targets. Community health …
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District health managers perspectives of introducing a new service: a qualitative study of the community-based newborn care programme in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The planning, resourcing, implementation and monitoring of new programmes by district health managers is integral for success and sustainability. …
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Population-based socio-demographic household assessment of livelihoods and health among communities in Migori County, Kenya over multiple timepoints (2021, 2024, 2027): A study protocol
Migori County is located in western Kenya bordering Lake Victoria and has traditionally performed poorly on important health metrics, including …
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Integrated malaria prevention in rural communities in Uganda: a qualitative feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: A randomised controlled trial (RCT) on integrated malaria prevention, which advocates the use of several malaria prevention methods holistically, …
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Stakeholders perceptions regarding implementing maternal and newborn health care programs in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: While maternal and newborn deaths has been decreasing since 2008 in Rwanda, there is room for improvement to meet …
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Quality of Care in Family Planning Services: Differences Between Formal and Informal Settlements of Kira Municipality, Uganda
Background: Quality of care (QoC) of family planning (FP) affects contraceptive use, and it varies across types of urban settlement. …
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Application of the Ultra-Poverty Graduation Model in understanding community health volunteers’ preferences for socio-economic empowerment strategies to enhance retention: a qualitative study in Kilifi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: A significant shortage of healthcare workforce exists globally. To achieve Universal Healthcare coverage, governments need to enhance their community-based …