Efficacy of using a digital health intervention model using community health workers for primary health services in Bangladesh: a repeated cross-sectional observational study.

Journal: BMC public health
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital health intervention model by observing people's health conditions in a rural area of Bangladesh. Through a repeated cross-sectional design, health outcomes were assessed at six-month intervals over 18 months.

Authors

  • Marzia Zaman
    AIMS Lab, Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization (IRIIC), United International University, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.
  • Rubaiyat Alim Hridhee
    AIMS Lab, Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization (IRIIC), United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Refat Ahmed Bhuiyan
    AIMS Lab, Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization (IRIIC), United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Charles Aunkan Gomes
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Md Mashiar Rahman
    Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
    Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia.
  • Farhana Sarker
    CMED Health Limited, Dhaka, 1206, Bangladesh.
  • Khondaker A Mamun
    AIMS Lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.