Malaria is a major public health problem in India, especially in rural/tribal areas of the country. A key component of addressing this problem is to provide one for each village. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Madhya Pradesh, India, to diagnose and treat malaria as part of the Malaria Elimination Demonstration … [Read more...] about Assessment of ASHA for knowledge, diagnosis and treatment on malaria in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh as part of the malaria elimination demonstration project
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Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
This is an overview of 11 related articles highlighting the primary issues CHWs face in large-scale interventions. CHWs are recognized as having a critical role in low, middle, and high income countries’ health systems. This series of articles provides suggestions on how to support CHWs programs to improve their careers and the sustainability of their interventions. … [Read more...] about Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Community health workers (CHWs) are especially crucial in providing healthcare to rural and remote communities, but may face barriers associated with the sociocultural environment of their communities. Researchers conducted a study to further understand barriers that CHWs face in South Asia and found that elements such as religion, culture, gender, social status and … [Read more...] about Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
The role of governance in implementing sustainable global health interventions: review of health system integration for integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illnesses.
Integrated community case management (iCCM) improves access for hard-to-reach populations by deploying CHWs to address infectious diseases, particularly in countries with the greatest burden of under-5 child mortality. This study addressed the sustainability of iCCM programs and government policies. Through a systematic review, the study determined that countries that adapt … [Read more...] about The role of governance in implementing sustainable global health interventions: review of health system integration for integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illnesses.
Research Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccination Intention Among Community Health Workers: a Web-based Cross-sectional Survey During the First Wave of the Pandemic in India
Vaccine hesitancy threatens the great potential of vaccination against COVID-19. Community health workers (CHWs) bridge the gap between the community and the health care system and can help change the community’s perceptions.. This study aimed to understand the community healthcare worker's intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in India and its determinants. Results … [Read more...] about Research Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccination Intention Among Community Health Workers: a Web-based Cross-sectional Survey During the First Wave of the Pandemic in India
