Increased incidence of oral cancer is largely seen in low-resource settings. This study looked at the use of a mobile phone based oral cancer screening program carried out by community health workers (CHWs). The CHWs screened for mucosal lesions and were able to use the mHealth (mobile health) approach effectively. … [Read more...] about Role of community health worker in a mobile health program for early detection of oral cancer
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Are community health workers cost-effective for childhood vaccination in India?
Accredited Social Health Activities (ASHAs) are female community health workers who play a principal role in promotion of primary health care and use of sanitary services in India. Most prior studies on ASHAs have focused on qualitative aspects. This study presents a cost effectiveness analysis of ASHAs in facilitating measles vaccination among children under 5 years of age … [Read more...] about Are community health workers cost-effective for childhood vaccination in India?
Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by lady health workers as compared to an outpatient therapeutic feeding programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
There is limited evidence of the cost-effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) with regards to delivering treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This two -arm randomized trial looked at the costs and cost-effectiveness of treatment of uncomplicated SAM cases carried out by lady health workers (LHWs). … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by lady health workers as compared to an outpatient therapeutic feeding programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
SOSAS Study in Rural India: Using Accredited Social Health Activists as Enumerators
As per global estimates, nearly 5 billion people lack access to safe, quality and timely surgical care. This pilot study assessed the local burden of disease in a rural area of India through the Surgeons OverSeas Assesssment of Surgical Need (SOSAS) survey. The study also evaluated the feasibility of using Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) as enumerators. … [Read more...] about SOSAS Study in Rural India: Using Accredited Social Health Activists as Enumerators
Taking stock of 10 years of published research on the ASHA programme: examining India’s national community health worker programme from a health systems perspective
This systematic review analyses the research undertaken with respect to India’s accredited social health activist (ASHA) scheme as the programme enters its second decade. The review focused on whether the programme has suitable health systems interfaces to ensure sustainability and areas to focus upon as the programme evolves. … [Read more...] about Taking stock of 10 years of published research on the ASHA programme: examining India’s national community health worker programme from a health systems perspective