The importance of maintaining a continuum of care with respect to health requirements of mothers and newborns has been recognized world over. This study looks at the example of the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) program in India as a model intervention. It uses the Indian Human Development survey data from between 2011 to 2012. … [Read more...] about Are community health workers effective in retaining women in the maternity care continuum? Evidence from India
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Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
In October 2018, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Alma Ata declaration at the Global Conference on Primary Care in Astana, Kazakhstan. Acknowledging that the Alma Ata declaration represents a historic landmark for global health practitioners, Partners In Health hosted a one day pre-meeting to the Astana Conference to explore: "Health Systems and Delivery … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
Cardiovascular risk factor reduction by community health workers in rural India: A cluster randomized trial
Low cost strategies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction are an essential requirement world over. This open label cluster randomized trial conducted in 28 villages across 3 states in India, looks at the impact of CHW-based interventions in reducing CVD risk factors in households in rural India. … [Read more...] about Cardiovascular risk factor reduction by community health workers in rural India: A cluster randomized trial
Role of community health worker in a mobile health program for early detection of oral cancer
Increased incidence of oral cancer is largely seen in low-resource settings. This study looked at the use of a mobile phone based oral cancer screening program carried out by community health workers (CHWs). The CHWs screened for mucosal lesions and were able to use the mHealth (mobile health) approach effectively. … [Read more...] about Role of community health worker in a mobile health program for early detection of oral cancer
Are community health workers cost-effective for childhood vaccination in India?
Accredited Social Health Activities (ASHAs) are female community health workers who play a principal role in promotion of primary health care and use of sanitary services in India. Most prior studies on ASHAs have focused on qualitative aspects. This study presents a cost effectiveness analysis of ASHAs in facilitating measles vaccination among children under 5 years of age … [Read more...] about Are community health workers cost-effective for childhood vaccination in India?