Philani Outreach Programme

Not an evidence-based model
More information below

Not MIECHV eligible

10

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2013

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-6 months
7-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
36-47 months
48+ months
Tribal Population (WILL BE REMOVED)
Favorable results from well-defined research
Not applicable

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The Philani Outreach Programme is a home visiting program based in South Africa that aims to improve child and maternal nutrition and health and prevent the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Among those living in South Africa’s informal settlements, the program targets all pregnant women; malnourished children; and children at risk of malnutrition, abuse, neglect or HIV/ AIDS. Outreach workers, also called mentor mothers, conduct the home visits. Outreach workers are from the local communities and have successfully raised well-nourished, healthy children despite living in poverty. They identify and invite eligible families to participate, focusing on health issues, coping skills, and available resources. The outreach workers also refer children who need additional medical attention to the local medical clinics.

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Effectiveness

This model does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model.

Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.

Extent of Evidence

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10

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2013

4

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

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