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iCCM 2014 Lessons Learned Document
This Lessons Learned document presents a summary of evidence on the relationship between iCCM programs and care-‐seeking and treatment utilization for childhood illnesses, as well as factors and strategies that may generate demand for these programs.
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Burkina Faso RCT: Midline Results
DMI is conducting a three-year randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso to test the proposition that a radio campaign focused on child health can reduce under-five mortality. This is the most rigorous trial ever conducted of a mass media health intervention. Endline results, which will…
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Treatment of diarrhea in young children: results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya
The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of children who died from diarrhea in low- and middle-income countries, such as the duration of diarrhoea, comorbid conditions, care-seeking behavior and oral rehydration therapy use. The study included verbal autopsy…
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Country : India
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Childhood diarrheal deaths in seven low-and middle-income countries
The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of children who died from diarrhea in low- and middle-income countries, such as the duration of diarrhoea, comorbid conditions, care-seeking behavior and oral rehydration therapy use. The study included verbal autopsy…
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Country : India, Pakistan, Tanzania
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Designing Co-packaging for zinc and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to Influence Caregiver and Provider Behaviours for Treating Childhood Diarrhoea in Guatemala
The objective of this study was to design an effective co-packaging for zinc and ORS, informed by social-marketing, to influence both caregivers’ and providers’ behaviors in a demonstration project. Local concepts, perceptions and experiences relating to diarrhea and care seeking were explored…
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Country : Guatemala
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Improving Child Health in Cambodia: Social Marketing of Diarrhea Treatment Kit, Results of a Pilot Project
Diarrhea is one of the leading killers of children under five in Cambodia. The recommended first line of treatment for diarrhea is oral rehydration salts (ORS) and therapeutic doses of zinc. However, only 21% of Cambodian children receive treatment with ORS; zinc was not available prior to 2006…
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Country : Cambodia
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Narrowing the treatment gap with equitable access: mid-term outcomes of a community case management program in Cameroon
Coverage of case management interventions remains low and inadequate to achieve millennium development goal (MDG) target reductions in child mortality. Children living in the poorest households are particularly disadvantaged. Community case management (CCM) uses trained and supervised community…
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Last Mile Perspective on ORS, zinc, and cotrimoxazole from CHWs in Malawi and Ethiopia
In September and October 2012, the SC4CCM Project conducted focus group discussions with community health workers who have been providing community case management (CCM) services and treatment to children under five in Malawi and Ethiopia. The purpose of the focus groups was to elicit the…
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Treating Childhood Diarrhea in India with ORT and Zinc: Engaging the Pharmaceutical Industry and Private Providers
Zinc is widely recognized as a highly effective and inexpensive way to treat childhood diarrhea. In 2005, USAID created the Point-of-Use Water Disinfection and Zinc Treatment (POUZN) Project and contracted with AED to introduce zinc in combination with Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) in India. …
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Country : India
Health Area: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
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Formative Research for Developing Communication Strategy to Private Sector
This Report presents the findings of the formative research conducted in the states of UP and Gujarat to understand the underlying needs of the community, their health seeking behaviour and practices in terms of childhood diarrhea treatment and influences and triggers to adopt ORS and Zinc…
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Country : India
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What is the Market Development Approach?
- What is the Market Development Approach (MDA) Process for Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health? Brief #1 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What is the Market System Framework and Its Role in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets? Brief #2 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What are Key Terms Used in a Market Development Approach for Health? Brief #3 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- The Meaning and Importance of Stewardship in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets. Brief #4 of 4 in a series on the MDA
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