This study looked at how HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening can work in Sikkim, India, with help from ASHA workers. Interviews with 20 ASHAs showed that home testing was convenient and well accepted by the community. ASHAs played a key role in educating and guiding women, and mobile phones helped with sharing results. Success depended on proper training, community … [Read more...] about A qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on HPV self-sampling in Sikkim India
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Impact of artificial intelligence in operations
India’s rural health system struggles with few doctors and poor facilities. Community Health Workers (CHWs) help fill this gap, especially in caring for pregnant women. This study looked at patient records to see how well CHWs are doing, focusing on things like regular visits and counseling. The results showed that these activities were linked to better health for mothers, such … [Read more...] about Impact of artificial intelligence in operations
Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
This study tested a new way to find cancer early in a rural, hilly area of Assam, India. Local community health workers (ASHAs) were trained to screen people for breast, oral, and cervical cancers during home visits. Nearly all the ASHAs took part and screened over 46,000 people, about 70% of those eligible. Most people agreed to be screened at home, and many followed up at … [Read more...] about Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
Barriers and contributions of rural community health workers in enabling cancer early detection and subsequent care in India: a qualitative study
In rural India, cancer is on the rise, but early detection and treatment are often hard to access. Community Health Workers (CHWs) like Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs). Village Health Nurses (VHNs), and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) try to help, but face many challenges. This study spoke to CHWs in three states and found key barriers such as lack of training, poor … [Read more...] about Barriers and contributions of rural community health workers in enabling cancer early detection and subsequent care in India: a qualitative study
Community Healthcare Providers’ Perspective on Malaria Control in Difficult Terrains (DAMaN) in Odisha, India
Malaria is still a big health problem in remote parts of India. The DAMaN program in Odisha fights malaria by testing and treating whole communities, especially in tribal areas. This study asked 53 local community health workers about their views. They said DAMaN helped reduce malaria and made healthcare more available in hard-to-reach places. It also built trust in public … [Read more...] about Community Healthcare Providers’ Perspective on Malaria Control in Difficult Terrains (DAMaN) in Odisha, India