This paper examines the impact of India's Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) program on modern contraception uptake using nationwide survey data. Findings reveal that women who interacted with ASHAs were twice as likely to use modern contraception. However, only 28.1% of women reported recent contact with ASHAs. Strengthening the ASHA program is crucial for achieving … [Read more...] about The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modeling study
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Engaging Community Health Workers to Enhance Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Young First-Time Parents in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh
This intervention aimed to address the unmet need for modern contraceptives among young newly married women and first-time parents (FTPs) in slum settlements. In five cities of Uttar Pradesh, adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) services tailored to FTPs were integrated into the government's family planning (FP) program. Accredited Social Health Activists … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers to Enhance Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Young First-Time Parents in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh
A Field Test of the NORMAL Job Aid With Community Health Workers in Kenya to Address Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes
The purpose of this study was to field-test an adapted version of the NORMAL job aid that guides CHWs on how to counsel women about contraceptive-induced menstrual changes. Researchers investigated how the job aid was used, the challenges faced in using it, and recommendations to improve the job aid. Community health volunteers (CHVs) from Kenya were trained on the 2-page job … [Read more...] about A Field Test of the NORMAL Job Aid With Community Health Workers in Kenya to Address Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes
Effect of community health workers’ visits on uptake of modern contraception among rural women of reproductive age in Nigeria
This study assessed the effectiveness of CHW visits on the uptake of modern contraception in rural Nigeria. The authors found that women who talked with a CHW had 50% higher odds of reporting contraceptive use than those who did not talk with a CHW. This study highlights the value in CHW-delivered healthcare for women and calls for the enhanced training and support of CHWs to … [Read more...] about Effect of community health workers’ visits on uptake of modern contraception among rural women of reproductive age in Nigeria
Gender intersections identified whilst transitioning mass vitamin A supplementation into an integrated reproductive and child health programme in Sierra Leone
Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) coverage in Sierra Leone has greatly increased over recent years through the integration of VAS with counseling and distribution of contraceptives. However, research suggests that investigators take a critical look at how these VAS campaigns interact with gender. The authors interviewed parents, government stakeholders, and community health … [Read more...] about Gender intersections identified whilst transitioning mass vitamin A supplementation into an integrated reproductive and child health programme in Sierra Leone