In 2020, child healthcare coverage in East Java dropped to 83.3%, and Surabaya's coverage, while 91.59% in 2019, still didn't meet the 100% target. One reason for this was the incomplete implementation of programs for early detection and intervention in child development (SDIDTK) at the community level. This study looked at how community health workers, called cadres, helped … [Read more...] about The Function of Cadres in Putting Child Development Stimulation, Detection, and Early Intervention Programs into Practice
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Ethics and professionalism among community health workers in Tamil Nadu, India: A qualitative study
This study explored ethics and professionalism among community health workers (CHWs) in Tamil Nadu. It found that CHWs often went beyond their duties to help the community. Their approach to decision-making varied from shared to paternalistic. While aware of privacy and confidentiality, these topics were not widely discussed. CHWs' work reflected societal norms of gender, … [Read more...] about Ethics and professionalism among community health workers in Tamil Nadu, India: A qualitative study
Community health workers to reduce unmet surgical needs in an urban slum in India: an implementation study
The SATHI project in India trained community health workers (CHWs) with basic education to reduce unmet surgical needs in slum areas. In a 6-month pilot involving 12,730 people, 10% had surgical needs, with 57% unmet. CHWs helped 60% of these patients get needed surgeries, especially for abdominal conditions and cataracts. The project shows that with short training, CHWs can … [Read more...] about Community health workers to reduce unmet surgical needs in an urban slum in India: an implementation study
Barriers in providing maternal health care services in a mountainous area
This study looked at the challenges health workers (particularly village health workers) face in providing maternal care in the mountainous region of Cao Bang, Vietnam. Issues included a lack of skilled workers, poor use of resources, low commitment to work, and strong traditional beliefs that hinder care. To improve maternal health services in these remote areas, future … [Read more...] about Barriers in providing maternal health care services in a mountainous area
Development of a Tool for the Assessment of Job Satisfaction amongst the Community Health Workers
This study aimed to create a tool to measure job satisfaction among community health workers (CHWs) based on factors related to individuals, the community, and the health system. A survey was given to 92 CHWs in rural Madhya Pradesh, India. After analysis, a 13-item scale was finalized, focusing on the health system, supervision, peer support, and personal job satisfaction. The … [Read more...] about Development of a Tool for the Assessment of Job Satisfaction amongst the Community Health Workers