Lesson 1Neonatal and child history questions: birth history of first child, immunization history, feeding and developmentDirects history collection for newborns and young children in Eritrean homes, covering birth events, early adjustment, immunization status, feeding habits, growth, and usual signs that might indicate infection, undernutrition, or delay, adapted to local practices.
Birth details, resuscitation, early issuesImmunization history, missed shotsFeeding type, frequency, challengesSleep, crying, caregiver worriesGrowth milestones, warning signsLesson 2Step-by-step home visit flow: greeting, environment scan, maternal interview, infant/child check, family mappingOffers a practical sequence for managing full home visits in Eritrea, starting from greeting and home scan to mother interview, infant or child evaluation, family support mapping, advice, and arranging follow-up actions and transfers.
Starting greeting, consent checkScanning home setup, available resourcesOrdering mother and child evaluationsInvolving family, mapping aidsReviewing findings, next stepsLesson 3Structured opening: rapport, confidentiality, and explaining purposeEmphasises beginning home visits professionally in Eritrean contexts, fostering trust, securing privacy, clarifying purpose and confidentiality boundaries, and creating a respectful, joint atmosphere that promotes open sharing and inquiries.
Greeting, cultural courtesy, self-introSecuring privacy, reducing interruptionsClarifying visit aim, activitiesOutlining confidentiality, limitsWelcoming questions, setting prioritiesLesson 4Records and forms to start and maintain: antenatal card, immunization register, mother-baby pair record, referral form, home visit logExamines vital mother and child records for Eritrean home visits, methods to fill and refresh them properly, and how exact recording aids care continuity, follow-ups, transfers, and community programme reports.
Antenatal card: main sections, updatesImmunization register: records, trackingMother-baby record: connections, applicationReferral form: triggers, filling stepsHome visit log: timing, overviewsLesson 5Key history questions: current pregnancy (symptoms, fetal movement, bleeding), obstetric history, chronic illness, medications, social determinantsSpecifies targeted history for pregnant women in Eritrea, covering present symptoms, fetal health, prior birth events, ongoing illnesses, drugs, and social factors affecting risk, compliance, and access to prompt care.
Present pregnancy symptoms, alertsFetal activity, bleeding, discharge pastPrior pregnancies, results, issuesOngoing illnesses, drugs, sensitivitiesSocial aid, work, money limitsLesson 6Documentation best practices: clear entries, date/time/location, consent notation, confidentiality and handover notesReviews rules for top-quality recording in Eritrean settings, such as clear, readable notes, right date, time, place, noting consent, upholding privacy, and crafting handover notes for team care support.
Noting date, time, place preciselyCrafting clear, neutral, readable notesRecording consent, main talksSafeguarding privacy in recordsHandover notes, follow-up guidesLesson 7Newborn and child basic physical checks: temperature, weight, breastfeeding assessment, hydration, danger signsOutlines step-wise newborn and child exam at Eritrean homes, including heat check, weight, breastfeeding review, fluid status, and spotting alert signs needing quick transfer or urgent follow-up.
Checking heat, reading feverWeighing child, charting growthWatching breastfeeding, hold methodReviewing fluid, waste patternsSpotting newborn, child alertsLesson 8Preparing for a safe home visit: PPE, consent, timing, and travel planningDetails readying for secure, effective home visits in Eritrea, covering personal safety, gear choice, consent setup, visit hours, paths and rides, and bringing key supplies while honouring family privacy and traditions.
Reviewing notes, setting visit goalsPicking gear, infection prevention itemsGaining advance consent, time checkPath planning, safety, emergency linksPacking, inspecting visit kitLesson 9Physical checks to perform: maternal vitals, abdominal exam for fundal height and fetal heart, basic pelvic/red flags checklistMaps out regular mother physical review at home in Eritrea, including life signs, belly exam for womb height and baby heart, and a targeted pelvic alert list to find issues needing urgent transfer.
Checking blood pressure, pulse, heatReviewing swelling, paleness, lookBelly exam: position, height, firmnessBaby heart check, activity matchPelvic alerts, urgent transfer cues
