Authors: Revadi Gouroumourty, Mukul Maheshwari, Anamika Prasad, Abhijit Pakhare, Ankur Joshi
This study looked at what affects how well community health workers (CHWs) in rural Central India do their jobs in maternal and child health. Interviews and group discussions with CHWs and their supervisors showed that their performance is shaped by three main factors: community context (like transport and local attitudes), health system issues (like irregular pay and lack of supplies), and personal motivation (such as feeling unappreciated or facing family problems). A model called the 4Cs was used to explain these challenges and suggested better support, regular pay, and transport could help CHWs do their work more effectively.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Maternal and Child Health
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No