This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
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Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health … [Read more...] about The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review