"Self-development matters" - Perception of Sakhis (CHWs) assessing self-development outcomes of their participation in the HBNC Program

BMC Women's Health
Anagha Anand MahajaniSomashekhar Marutirao Nimbalkar

Abstract

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an instrumental role in promoting socio-behavioural change at the community level, which results in changed indicators of community health. While outcomes are mostly reviewed for achieving program objectives, it is pertinent to understand the process of program implementation mainly from the perception of participating CHWs. A qualitative study to understand the perception of Sakhi's (CHWs) regarding the outcomes of their participation in Home-Based Neonatal Care (HBNC) Program implemented by a non-governmental organization (NGO). Data consisted of 3 FGDs and 20 in-depth unstructured interviews with participating Sakhis. Sakhis perceived their ability to take decisions at critical phases of the program as an important factor influencing their performance. The opportunity to participate as a Sakhi in the health programme initiated a process of change at the personal level. The changes perceived by Sakhis were enhancement in knowledge, skills and capabilities of Sakhis. The combination of improved skills, knowledge and attitude had culminated in the process of experiencing self-empowerment for the participating Sakhis. Their ability to positively influence the individuals and community with th...Continue Reading

References

Mar 26, 2005·Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association·Abhay T BangHanimi M Reddy
Jan 18, 2018·BMC Women's Health·Abhijit Shrinivas PrabhughateAnagha Anand Mahajani

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