Community health workers and health equity in low-and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice
Abstract Background The deployment of Community Health Workers (CHWs) is widely
promoted as a strategy for reducing health inequities in low-and middle-income countries …
promoted as a strategy for reducing health inequities in low-and middle-income countries …
Prevalence and determinants of the place of delivery among reproductive age women in sub–Saharan Africa
Introduction Maternal mortality is an issue of global public health concern with over 300,000
women dying globally each year. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), these deaths mainly occur …
women dying globally each year. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), these deaths mainly occur …
[HTML][HTML] A scoping review of current practices on community engagement in rural East Africa: Recommendations for snakebite envenoming
B Moos, D Williams, I Bolon, D Mupfasoni… - Toxicon: X, 2021 - Elsevier
Community empowerment and engagement is one of the four strategic aims highlighted in
the WHO strategy to prevent and control snakebite envenoming. Inappropriate health …
the WHO strategy to prevent and control snakebite envenoming. Inappropriate health …
Factors affecting home delivery among women living in remote areas of rural Zambia: a cross-sectional, mixed-methods analysis
Purpose Access to skilled care and facilities with capacity to provide emergency obstetric
and newborn care is critical to reducing maternal mortality. In rural areas of Zambia, 42% of …
and newborn care is critical to reducing maternal mortality. In rural areas of Zambia, 42% of …
[HTML][HTML] How a woman's interpersonal relationships can delay care-seeking and access during the maternity period in rural Zambia: an intersection of the social …
To reduce maternal mortality, countries must continue to seek ways to increase access to
skilled care during pregnancy and delivery. In Zambia, while antenatal attendance is high …
skilled care during pregnancy and delivery. In Zambia, while antenatal attendance is high …
Predictors of health seeking behaviours for common childhood illnesses in poor resource settings in Zambia, a community cross sectional study
G Apuleni, C Jacobs, P Musonda - Frontiers in public health, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Developing countries, including Zambia, account for larger share of child
morbidities and mortalities due to common childhood illnesses. Studies on wider …
morbidities and mortalities due to common childhood illnesses. Studies on wider …
Maternity waiting homes as part of a comprehensive approach to maternal and newborn care: a cross-sectional survey
Background Increased encounters with the healthcare system at multiple levels have the
potential to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. The literature is replete with evidence …
potential to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. The literature is replete with evidence …
Association between socioeconomic status and fertility among adolescents aged 15 to 19: an analysis of the 2013/2014 Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS)
Background Adolescents face significant barriers to access and utilization of sexual and
reproductive health services in many low-income settings, which in turn may be associated …
reproductive health services in many low-income settings, which in turn may be associated …
Implementation of a community-based intervention in the most rural and remote districts of Zambia: a process evaluation of safe motherhood action groups
C Jacobs, C Michelo, M Moshabela - Implementation science, 2018 - Springer
Background A community-based intervention known as Safe Motherhood Action Groups
(SMAGs) was implemented to increase coverage of maternal and neonatal health (MNH) …
(SMAGs) was implemented to increase coverage of maternal and neonatal health (MNH) …
Effect of community-level intervention on antenatal care attendance: a quasi-experimental study among postpartum women in Eastern Uganda
ST Wafula, A Nalugya, RM Kananura… - Global health …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background Early Initiation of antenatal care (ANC) and at least four visits
during pregnancy allow screening and support for a healthy lifestyle and self-care during …
during pregnancy allow screening and support for a healthy lifestyle and self-care during …