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Lay health workers in primary and community health care for maternal and child health and the management of infectious diseases
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2010 · Vol. 2010(3) · pp. CD004015–CD004015
Simon Lewin✉(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Susan Munabi-Babigumira(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Claire Glenton(SINTEF)Karen Daniels(South African Medical Research Council)Xavier Bosch‐Capblanch(Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute)Brian van Wyk(University of the Western Cape)Jan Odgaard‐Jensen(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Marit Johansen(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Godwin N. Aja(Babcock University)Merrick Zwarenstein(Sunnybrook Health Science Centre)Inger B. Scheel(SINTEF)
Abstract
LHWs provide promising benefits in promoting immunisation uptake and breastfeeding, improving TB treatment outcomes, and reducing child morbidity and mortality when compared to usual care. For other health issues, evidence is insufficient to draw conclusions about the effects of LHWs.
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MeSH terms
Breast FeedingChild AbuseChild Health ServicesChild, PreschoolCommunity Health WorkersHealth PromotionHumansImmunizationInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornMaternal Health ServicesParent-Child RelationsTuberculosis, PulmonaryRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicHome Health Aides
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