This study explored how access to local, traditional food influences the motivation and retention of Indigenous community health workers (CHWs) in rural Jharkhand, India. CHWs who had consistent access to nutritious local foods reported higher job satisfaction, better health, and stronger commitment to their roles. Community support and cultural ties to food also played a key … [Read more...] about The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study
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Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Community Health Workers (BHWs) in the Philippines play a key role in connecting remote areas to healthcare, but face challenges like limited training and resources. This study created and tested a training program to improve BHWs' skills in Occidental Mindoro. The results showed that the training led to significant improvements in their knowledge and abilities, demonstrating … [Read more...] about Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by community service but face challenges like limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening
Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022
This study reviewed the knowledge levels of ASHAs in India across health areas like maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases. ASHAs demonstrated strong knowledge in maternal and child health but showed gaps in areas like disease surveillance. Factors affecting their knowledge included education, experience, supervision, and training. Strengthening … [Read more...] about Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022
Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale
A new strategy to improve maternal and child nutrition services in rural Bangladesh was tested using community health workers. It integrated nutrition services with existing immunization and antenatal care programs, improving growth monitoring, maternal weight tracking, and supplement distribution. However, practices like dietary diversity and breastfeeding remained similar in … [Read more...] about Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale