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Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia

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This paper reviews community health worker (CHW) programs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, highlighting their roles in health education, community services, and maternal and child health. While CHWs have had successes, challenges remain. To improve CHW programs and achieve Universal Health Coverage, the paper suggests focusing on better integrating CHWs … [Read more...] about Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia

Integrating humanities in healthcare: a mixed-methods study for development and testing of a humanities curriculum for front-line health workers in Karachi, Pakistan

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In Pakistan, lady health workers (LHWs) play a crucial role in providing maternal and child health services but face low pay and heavy workloads. To help them better connect with and support their patients, the researchers created a training program based on local art and literature aimed at enhancing their empathy, communication, and compassion.  This program was tested with … [Read more...] about Integrating humanities in healthcare: a mixed-methods study for development and testing of a humanities curriculum for front-line health workers in Karachi, Pakistan

Expanded roles of community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Asia-Pacific: A landscaping survey

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This study explored how Malaria Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) are adapting to provide both malaria and non-malaria services as malaria cases decline. A survey of 28 CHW programs in 14 countries revealed that these workers often provide health education for malaria and other diseases, and are involved in COVID-19 activities. Most programs … [Read more...] about Expanded roles of community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Asia-Pacific: A landscaping survey

The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India

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This dissertation explores how community health workers (CHWs) and daycare services in India impact maternal and child health, as well as maternal employment. Using rigorous analytical methods, the study finds that CHWs, like India's Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), significantly improve access to reproductive healthcare, leading to better outcomes like antenatal … [Read more...] about The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India

Community perceptions of ethics and professionalism of community health workers – a qualitative exploration

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In Tamil Nadu, India, a study explored community views on the ethics and professionalism of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews, the research found that while CHWs often provide good service and use technology effectively, they also face challenges. Problems included living far from communities, poor communication, and failing to meet their … [Read more...] about Community perceptions of ethics and professionalism of community health workers – a qualitative exploration