Qualitative

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

As more people grow older, the need for home health care is rising. This study looked at how home health care by community health service organizations is working in Beijing and what helps or hinders its success. Interviews with doctors, nurses, and managers showed that strong teamwork, motivation, and good local support helped the system work well. However, problems like … [Read more...] about Improving Service Quality of Home-Based Health Care Services for the Elderly: A Qualitative Study of Facilitators and Barriers Reported by Community Health Workers in Beijing

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

Because there aren’t enough healthcare workers, more Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being trained to help meet health needs. During health emergencies like COVID-19, CHWs played a key role in helping communities, despite many challenges. This study interviewed 13 CHWs in Makassar City to understand what motivates them and what challenges they face. It found that their … [Read more...] about Field Dynamics Faced by Community Health Workers During a Public Health Crisis: A Qualitative Study of Motivations and Challenges

Kenya introduced Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs) to improve basic health services. This study looked at how well the PCNs are being used in five counties. While the idea had strong support from both experts and leaders, putting it into practice faced several challenges. Key parts of the program, like forming health teams and using digital tools, were not fully carried out. … [Read more...] about Examining the Implementation Experience of Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs) in Kenya: A Qualitative Study