Table 1 Curriculum contents of the community health worker training

Theoretical and practical training topics

The scenario of maternal and child health in Bangladesh, neonatal jaundice, and responsibilities of community health workers

Pregnancy care and maternal danger signs

Delivery planning and safe delivery preparations

Newborn care

Prevention of maternal and neonatal infections

Breastfeeding and management of breastfeeding problems

Recognizing neonatal illness and common problems

Physical examination and evaluation of the newborn after birth

Postpartum services and the responsibilities of community health workers

Referral system of sick newborn and its components

Neonatal jaundice, types, and symptoms

Risk of developing neonatal jaundice and management

Management of neonatal jaundice in the community

Description of equipment and materials associated with neonatal jaundice management

Communication and counseling to caregivers

Using an electronic handheld tablet and CommCare for case management

Bedside hands-on training topics

General examination of a neonate

Danger signs of the neonate

Infection prevention of the newborn

Neonatal jaundice signs, symptoms, and management

Breastfeeding and management of breastfeeding problems