India

Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation of the Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral, and Treatment (SMART) Mental Health Digital Intervention in Rural India: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation Study

This study looked at a mental health program in India that used mobile technology, community health workers (CHWs), doctors, and community education to help people with depression, anxiety, and self-harm risks. The program was successfully carried out, with most participants receiving follow-up support from CHWs and many community members exposed to anti-stigma messages. CHWs … [Read more...] about Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation of the Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral, and Treatment (SMART) Mental Health Digital Intervention in Rural India: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation Study

This study in rural India tested a digital training program for community health workers to help them recognize signs of schizophrenia and refer people for care. Twenty community health workers took part and shared their views through group discussions and surveys. They found the training useful and realized they had often seen symptoms in their communities without knowing what … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a digital program for training community health workers in the early detection and referral of schizophrenia in rural India: A mixed-methods pilot study

This study explored how communication between community health workers (ASHAs) and pregnant women influences the use of maternal health services in rural India. Women reported that ASHAs regularly provided helpful information on pregnancy care, nutrition, mental health, government health programs, and possible pregnancy complications, which helped build trust and support. While … [Read more...] about A qualitative examination of interpersonal communication between Community Health Workers (CHW) and pregnant women in Kerala, India

This study explored the experiences of frontline health workers providing maternal and reproductive health services in tribal communities in Kerala, India. It found that these workers do much more than their official duties, including home visits, health education, and helping families access government support. They face many challenges such as difficult travel, heavy … [Read more...] about Working at the Grassroots Level: A Qualitative Exploration of Frontline Health Workers’ Experiences in Tribal Maternal and Reproductive Health Services

This study looked at how a mobile phone app helped community health workers in rural India improve their work. After using the app, the workers showed better knowledge and stronger skills in providing health services, and most were able to use the technology easily on their own. The study found that mobile tools like M-SAKHI can help community health workers work more … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Impact of the M-SAKHI mHealth App on Knowledge, Skills and Acceptance of use of App by Maternal and Child Health Community Health Workers in Rural Maharashtra