Indigenous communities in Latin America often face challenges accessing Western healthcare, despite valuing traditional medicine. In Ecuador’s Amazon region, efforts have been made to integrate Indigenous traditional birth attendants (TBAs) into the Western healthcare system. This study explored this integration, highlighting that while initial skepticism existed, mutual … [Read more...] about Exploring the integration of Indigenous traditional birth attendants into the western healthcare system: A qualitative case study from the Amazon of Ecuador
Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
This study aims to create recommendations to enhance the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing health inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing 167 studies from 33 LMICs, it assesses how effectively CHWs reach and improve health for the most disadvantaged groups. It also identifies key challenges and supportive factors for … [Read more...] about Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
Empowering Health sector: The Integral Role of Women, with Special Reference to Asha Workers in Nation Building
This study highlights the crucial role of ASHA workers, female health activists in India, in improving healthcare access and outcomes. ASHAs serve as vital links between communities and healthcare services, contributing to programs like Janani Suraksha Yojna and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. Through secondary data analysis, the research shows that ASHAs have significantly … [Read more...] about Empowering Health sector: The Integral Role of Women, with Special Reference to Asha Workers in Nation Building
Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
Access to adequate and healthy food is a basic human right, yet rural communities often face more challenges with food insecurity due to resource inequalities. This study explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing these challenges in rural areas of the Federal District. Using Culture Circles, four CHWs discussed their views on healthy eating and the … [Read more...] about Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
Non-communicable disease prevention among the members of Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah in Bangunjiwo Barat
This study focuses on the role of Ranting Aisyiyah, part of the Muhammadiyah organization, in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their community. While participants generally had good knowledge of NCDs, their understanding of the risk factors was lacking. The findings highlight the importance of educating and training community health workers to improve awareness of … [Read more...] about Non-communicable disease prevention among the members of Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah in Bangunjiwo Barat