In the efforts to expand health services and address the shortage of health workers, Pakistan’s government focused on improving the quality of training for CHWs. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) are an essential group of CHWs and compose the most extensive and valuable health resource. Focus group discussions were conducted to identify key themes to address the gaps in their … [Read more...] about Perceptions of Lady Health Workers and their trainers about their curriculum for implementing the interventions identified for Essential Package of Health Services for Pakistan
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Learnings From a Pilot Study to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services: The Community-Clinic-Centered Health Service Model in Barishal District, Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, efforts have been made to strengthen the partnerships between community health workers (CHWs) and community clinics. Using qualitative data such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions, investigators found that through engaging government members and coordinating multi-level healthcare work, community health workers were valuable in mobilizing … [Read more...] about Learnings From a Pilot Study to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services: The Community-Clinic-Centered Health Service Model in Barishal District, Bangladesh
Female Community Health Workers and Health System Navigation in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Afghanistan
CHWs have been deployed in rural Afghanistan to provide basic health care to Afghani women in remote areas. This paper explored Afghani women’s motivations to become CHWs. It suggests that female CHWs should be provided accreditation and encouragement to progress in their careers as CHWs. Additionally, this paper highlights the need for the integration of CHWs in the country’s … [Read more...] about Female Community Health Workers and Health System Navigation in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Afghanistan
Ethics of Neighborly Intimacy among Community Health Activists in Delhi
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are India’s largest CHW cadre. This article highlights the work of ASHAs and their experiences with the “ethics of neighborly intimacy,” a culturally competent method of facilitating access to public healthcare. … [Read more...] about Ethics of Neighborly Intimacy among Community Health Activists in Delhi
Assessment of ASHA for knowledge, diagnosis and treatment on malaria in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh as part of the malaria elimination demonstration project
Malaria is a major public health problem in India, especially in rural/tribal areas of the country. A key component of addressing this problem is to provide one for each village. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Madhya Pradesh, India, to diagnose and treat malaria as part of the Malaria Elimination Demonstration … [Read more...] about Assessment of ASHA for knowledge, diagnosis and treatment on malaria in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh as part of the malaria elimination demonstration project