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Exploring the Motivations and Barriers Affecting Community Health Workers’ Performance in the Noida-Greater Noida Region

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

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

This study evaluated the knowledge, accuracy, and precision of female volunteer community health workers (FVCHWs) in anthropometric assessment for children's nutritional status. Thirty-two participants were assessed after receiving education on anthropometric measurement. Results showed good precision but poor accuracy among FVCHWs, indicating the need for standardized … [Read more...] about Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok

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