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An estimate of the prevalence of epilepsy in Sub–Saharan Africa: A systematic analysis

Paul, A., Adeloye, D., George-Carey, et al. journal of Global health (2012) CC

www.jogh.org • doi: 10.7189/jogh.02.020405 ~ December 2012 • Vol. 2 No. 2 • 020405

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Antibiotic Resistance in Food Animals in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Founou, L.L.; D. Gyamfi Amoako, R. Carrel Founou, et al. (2015) C2

MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCEVolume 24, Number 5, 2018ªMary Ann Liebert, Inc.DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2017.0383 Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a worldwide publichealth concern, with serious health, economic, and so-cietal repercussions. Its emergence is attributed to the se-lective pressure exerted by antib... more

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Trend of HIV/AIDS for the last 26 years andpredicting achievement of the 90–90-90 HIV prevention targets by 2020 in Ethiopia:a time series analysis

Girum T., Wasie A. and Worku A. (2018) C1

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Beschwerdeverfahren für geflüchtete Menschen in Unterkünften

Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V. (2020) CC

Empfehlungen und Material zur Umsetzung von Beschwerdeverfahren. Die vorliegenden Empfehlungen und Praxismaterialien sind Ergebnisse aus dem Projekt "Gewaltschutz für Fraün und Beschwerdemanagement in Unterkünften für Geflüchtet" von Fraünhauskoordinierung e.V. (FHK).

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WHO Information Note on the Use of Dual HIV/Syphilis Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT)

World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO

Information Note Advice for countries using or planning to introduce dual HIV/syphilis RDT in antenatal services and other testing sites. WHO/RHR/17.01

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Handreichung Miteinander Lernen: Entwicklungspolitische Begegnungsprogramme gestalten

Brot für die Welt (2016) C2

Die Handreichung ‚Miteinander Lernen‘ möchte Jugendgruppen, Kirchengemeinde und -kreise, Eine-Welt-Vereine und Einrichtungen, Engagierte im schulischen Bereich und andere entwicklungspolitische Akteure bei der Gestaltung entwicklungspolitischer Begegnungsprogramme und der Antragstellung unterst... more

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Qualitative assessment of community health workers’ perspective on their motivation in community-based primary health care in rural Malawi

Ndambo, M.K.; Munyaneza, F.; Aron, M.B. et al. BMC Health Services Research (2022) CC

Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a positive impact on the provision of community-based primary health care through screening, treatment, referral, psychosocial support, and accompaniment. With a broad scope of work, CHW programs must balance the breadth and depth of tasks to mainta...in CHW motivation for high-quality care delivery. Few studies have described the CHW perspective on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to enhance their programmatic activities. Methods: We utilized an exploratory qualitative study design with CHWs employed in the household model in Neno District, Malawi, to explore their perspectives on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and dissatisfiers in their work. Data was collected in 8 focus group discussions with 90 CHWs in October 2018 and March–April 2019 in seven purposively selected catchment areas. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using Dedoose. Results: Themes of complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors were generated from the perspectives of the CHWs in the focus group discussions. Study results indicate that enabling factors are primarily intrinsic factors such as positive patient outcomes, community respect, and recognition by the formal health care system but can lead to the chal- lenge of increased scope and workload. Extrinsic factors can provide challenges, including an increased scope and workload from original expectations, lack of resources to utilize in their work, and rugged geography. However, a posi- tive work environment through supportive relationships between CHWs and supervisors enables the CHWs. Conclusion: This study demonstrated enabling factors and challenges for CHW performance from their perspec- tive within the dual-factor theory. We can mitigate challenges through focused efforts to limit geographical distance, manage workload, and strengthen CHW support to reinforce their recognition and trust. Such programmatic empha- sis can focus on enhancing motivational factors found in this study to improve the CHWs’ experience in their role. The engagement of CHWs, the communities, and the formal health care system is critical to improving the care provided to the patients and communities, along with building supportive systems to recognize the work done by CHWs for the primary health care systems. more

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Willkommen. Vokabelliste

German Now! Flüchtlingshilfe München (2016) CC

Vokabellisten Teil 1. Übersetzt von GermanNow!, basierend auf dem Lehrheft „Willkommen“, Flüchtlingshilfe München

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Prevalence, Etiology, and Outcome of Sepsis among Critically Ill Patients in Malawi

Prin, M.; Onofrey, L.; Purcell, L; et al. (2020) CC2

Most of the global burden of sepsis occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but the prevalence and etiology of sepsis in LMICs are not well understood. In particular, the lack of laboratory infrastructure in many LMICs has historically precluded an assessment of the pathogens leading to ... more

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WHO implementation tool for pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV infection - Module 10

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

Module 10 Testing providers July 2017 Module 10: Testing providers. This module is for people who provide testing services at PrEP sites and laboratories. It offers guidance in selecting testing services, including screening of individuals before PrEP is initiated and monitoring while they ar... more

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Community health worker perspectives on a new primary health care initiative in the Eastern Cape of South Africa

Austin-Evelyn K, Rabkin M, Macheka T, Mutiti A, Mwansa-Kambafwile J, Dlamini T, et al. PLoS ONE (2017) CC

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Primary Eye Care training manual

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2018) C_WHO

The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of a course that aims to build and strengthen the capacity of health personnel to manage eye patients at primary-level health facilities in the African Region. The course falls within the remit of continuo... more

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Can Community Health Workers Report Accurately on Births and Deaths? Results of Field Assessments in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mali

Silva, R.; A. Amouzou; M. Muno, et al. (2016) CC

PLoS ONE 11(1): e0144662. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0144662

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Open Access Re-envisioning Kangaroo Mother Care Implementation Through a Socioecological Model: Lessons From Malawi

Global Health: Science and Practice (2022) CC2

Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a critical strategy to care for preterm and low birth weight infants in resource-limited settings. Despite evidence of its effectiveness and low cost, coverage has remained low, largely due to sociocultural barriers. We aimed to better understand social norms and commun... more

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Women and Trachoma: Achieving Gender Equity in the Implementation of SAFE

The Carter Center, International Trachoma Initiative and Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (2023) CC

The second edition of the Women and Trachoma: Achieving Gender Equity in the Implementation of SAFE manual provides an updated resource for realistically increasing, improving, and supporting gender representation within trachoma elimination efforts at all levels. From the trachoma workforce to the ... more