Asia

Utilizing Group Model Building to Identify Barriers and Facilitators of Hypertension Management in Primary Health Care, China

This project used Group Model Building (GMB) to identify barriers and facilitators in managing hypertension in primary health care in China. Fourteen key stakeholders participated in a workshop to plot and discuss factors affecting hypertension management, resulting in the identification of 26 influencing factors. These factors were categorized into three levels: institutional, … [Read more...] about Utilizing Group Model Building to Identify Barriers and Facilitators of Hypertension Management in Primary Health Care, China

This study aimed to identify peri- and post-menopausal women at risk of non-communicable diseases in rural India using artificial intelligence. Conducted in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, the observational study focused on women aged 45-60 from three villages in Latur district. Accredited social health activist workers identified 400 women, of whom 316 were … [Read more...] about Prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases in rural India amongst peri- and post-menopausal women: Can artificial intelligence help in early identification?

This qualitative study conducted in Shigatse, Tibet, China, aimed to explore ways to enhance tuberculosis (TB) healthcare delivery. Through interviews with health workers, three key themes emerged: the importance of training primary and community health workers for TB identification and linkage to care, the need to engage community health workers for patient retention and … [Read more...] about Exploring opportunities to strengthen rural tuberculosis health service delivery: a qualitative study with health workers in Tibet autonomous region, China

This study examines the performance motivations and barriers affecting the effectiveness of community healthcare workers (CHWs) like ASHAs, ANMs, and AAWs in urban slums of Noida-Greater Noida, India. Using surveys and focus group discussions, it finds that despite being overworked and underpaid, CHWs show high performance motivation rooted in factors like morality, religion, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Motivations and Barriers Affecting Community Health Workers’ Performance in the Noida-Greater Noida Region

This study evaluates the impact of a 15-hour telementoring refresher training program on Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India, aimed at improving their knowledge and skills. Using a mixed-method approach, results show a significant improvement in learning and competence among ASHAs. Participants expressed satisfaction with the training but highlighted challenges … [Read more...] about A mixed methods evaluation of the impact of ECHO® telementoring model for capacity building of community health workers in India