In urban centers of the Faridabad district, Haryana, India, this study was conducted on 46 Anganwadi workers (AWWs) to assess their nutritional and health status. The study found that while AWWs have a high level of nutritional knowledge and positive attitudes toward healthy eating, this does not translate into a healthy diet or good health outcomes. A significant portion of … [Read more...] about Nutrition and health status of Anganwadi workers in urban centers of Faridabad district, Haryana, India
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Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system
The ASHA program in India is the world’s largest all-female community health worker initiative, but little is known about how ASHAs work in cities. This study explored the roles and challenges of urban ASHAs in Punjab through interviews, focus groups, and observation. Urban ASHAs play a key role in connecting vulnerable communities to healthcare, but they face major challenges … [Read more...] about Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system
Lived experiences in action: Relations between community health workers’ and clients’ perinatal health behaviours in India
Community health workers (ASHAs) in India play a big role in guiding mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. This study looked at whether the personal choices ASHAs make about their own pregnancies influence the advice and practices of the women they support. Surveying 400 ASHAs and 1,166 mothers in Bihar, the study found that when ASHAs followed recommended health practices … [Read more...] about Lived experiences in action: Relations between community health workers’ and clients’ perinatal health behaviours in India
Community health workers’ counseling is based on a deficit model of behavior change
India’s ASHA program has improved access to healthcare in rural areas, but many people still reject medical advice. This study asked ASHAs and their clients why. The main reasons were lack of understanding about health benefits and family or social pressures. However, ASHAs mostly tried to persuade people by giving more health information, rarely addressing social influences. … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ counseling is based on a deficit model of behavior change
Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers’ service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community health worker surveys
This study looked at the work of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, India, who provide nutrition and health services to mothers and children. It found that while many families received food and growth monitoring, fewer got home visits or counseling. Factors like training, resources, supervision, motivation, and timely pay greatly influenced how well AWWs … [Read more...] about Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers’ service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community health worker surveys
