Village health workers are able to teach mothers how to safely prepare sugar/salt solutions

Yach, Derek; Hoogendoorn, L.; Schirnding, Y. E. R. Von

doi:10.1111/j.1365-3016.1987.tb00105.x

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“…In malaria control programs, they have been shown to be very efficient in distribution of Insecticide-impregnated Bed Nets (IBNs) in the community. In addition, CHIs have been intensively used to provide prenatal care, vaccinations, vitamins and check-ups, as well as to promote breastfeeding, oral rehydration, malaria treatment and fever management in remote areas [ 6 , 8 , 9 ]. The majority of these activities require limited diagnosis.…”

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Detecting and staging podoconiosis cases in North West Cameroon: positive predictive value of clinical screening of patients by community health workers and researchers

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BackgroundThe suitability of using clinical assessment to identify patients with podoconiosis in endemic communities has previously been demonstrated. In this study, we explored the feasibility and accuracy of using Community Health Implementers (CHIs) for the large scale clinical screening of the population for podoconiosis in North-west Cameroon.MethodsBefore a regional podoconiosis mapping, 193 CHIs and 50 health personnel selected from 6 health districts were trained in the clinical diagnosis of the disease. After training, CHIs undertook community screening for podoconiosis patients under health personnel supervision. Identified cases were later re-examined by a research team with experience in the clinical identification of podoconiosis.ResultsCases were identified by CHIs with an overall positive predictive value (PPV) of 48.5% [34.1–70%]. They were more accurate in detecting advanced stages of the disease compared to early stages; OR 2.07, 95% CI = 1.15–3.73, p = 0.015 for all advanced stages). Accuracy of detecting cases showed statistically significant differences among health districts (χ2 = 25.30, p = 0.0001).ConclusionPodoconiosis being a stigmatized disease, the use of CHIs who are familiar to the community appears appropriate for identifying cases through clinical diagnosis. However, to improve their effectiveness and accuracy, more training, supervision and support are required. More emphasis must be given in identifying early clinical stages and in health districts with relatively lower PPVs.

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Detecting and staging podoconiosis cases in North West Cameroon: positive predictive value of clinical screening of patients by community health workers and researchers

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“…A large body of primary research on CHW programmes, including their governance, has been conducted in SA over several decades, making important contributions to the national and global bodies of evidence on this cadre. [44][45][46][47][48] Several systematic reviews of the global evidence have been undertaken, including on the effectiveness of this cadre in improving child and adult health outcomes [49][50][51] and on key barriers and facilitators to the An ecosystem for health systems evidence…”

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Moving towards universal health coverage: Strengthening the evidence ecosystem for the South African health system

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“…Vi-llage health workers have been employed in the control of EVD outbreak in Uganda [54]. In South Africa, VHWs were trained on how to make sugar salt solutions and they were able to successfully teach mothers to prepare them [55]. In Gambia, a longitudinal study on the impact of introduction of village health workers showed that the infant and child mortality rate had reduced [56].…”

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Village Health Workers: Considering their Potential Role in the Current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak

2015

Int Arch Med

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An overview of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the current outbreak was discussed. The void created by the loss of health care workers and the increased need for village health workers (VHWs) was highlighted. The clinical manifestations of EVD in past and current outbreaks were also examined. The implementation of VHWs in various countries before the 1978 Declaration of Alma, Ata was reviewed. Village health workers are also called community health workers (CHW). They are called by different names around the world and they have different levels of training. Some are trained in only one area like the traditional birth attendants. The village health care worker was identified as part of Primary Health Care and their roles in different countries were explored. The positive impact in the health status of the communities after the introduction of VHW was also highlighted. In this present outbreak, there has been antagonism towards health care workers which has sometimes ended fatally. As part of community participation, VHWs are selected by the community they serve and this would reduce the antagonism sometimes directed at health care workers that are viewed as strangers and not as members of the community. The potential role of VHW as contact tracers, counselors, health educators, temperature monitors and first contact with the health system in the control of EVD was also highlighted. The governments of the three most affected countries should collaborate with countries that have employed the use of VHWs in EVD outbreaks.Village health workers: considering their potential role in the current ebola Virus disease (eVd) outbreak revIew

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Village health workers are able to teach mothers how to safely prepare sugar/salt solutions

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Detecting and staging podoconiosis cases in North West Cameroon: positive predictive value of clinical screening of patients by community health workers and researchers

Detecting and staging podoconiosis cases in North West Cameroon: positive predictive value of clinical screening of patients by community health workers and researchers

Moving towards universal health coverage: Strengthening the evidence ecosystem for the South African health system

Village Health Workers: Considering their Potential Role in the Current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak

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