Authors: Syed S Wahid, Wolfgang Munar, Sharmila Das, Mahima Gupta, and Gary L Darmstadt
This study aimed to identify factors that inspire Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India. The results highlight the importance of self-empowerment, adequate financial compensation, and connection to the community’s health system as a few motivating factors for ASHAs. Conversely, implementation and management challenges are sources of ASHA discontent.
Link: ‘Our village is dependent on us. That’s why we can’t leave our work’. Characterizing mechanisms of motivation to perform among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Bihar
Resource Topic: Performance-based incentives, Recognition/remuneration
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2019
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No