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Joseena, Sr. "An Evaluation Study on Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA)." Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 9, no. 1 (2021): 57–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.9121.9.

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One of the core strategies of NRHM was to promote access to improved health care at household level through ASHA. A community based research study was conducted to assess the knowledge and functioning of ASHA with respect to three selected districts of Kerala and to analyze the problems faced by them in the delivery of Primary Health Care Services at the village level. A survey approach with selective employment of qualitative method was used.A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used. To represent the entire state of Kerala one district each from Northern (Wayanad, Central (Kottayam

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Abrar, Deeba, and Azam Malik. "Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees." International Review of Management and Marketing 15, no. 1 (2024): 91–98. https://doi.org/10.32479/irmm.17570.

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Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are integral to India’s healthcare system, particularly in rural and underserved areas like those in district Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. They serve as community health workers who facilitate access to essential health services, but their roles often place them in vulnerable positions. Operating within patriarchal societies and situated at the lower levels of the healthcare hierarchy, ASHAs are prone to various forms of violence and harassment. Despite their crucial role, there is limited understanding of the specific challenges they face, particularly re

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Mishra, Sujata, Susan Horton, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, and Beverley M. Essue. "Association between the use of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) services and uptake of institutional deliveries in India." PLOS Global Public Health 4, no. 1 (2024): e0002651. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002651.

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This study examines the impact of accredited social health activists (ASHAs), on increasing rates of institution-based deliveries among Indian women with a specific focus on the nine low-performing, empowered action group states and Assam (EAGA) in India. Using the latest round of the National Family Health Survey-V (2019–21), we first investigate the association between the use of ASHA services and socio-demographic attributes of women using a multivariate logistic regression. We then use propensity-score matching (PSM) to address observable selection bias in the data and assess the impact of

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Sharma, Seema, Amit Kumar, Ankesh Poonia, and Suryamani Pandey. "Assessment of knowledge of accredited social health activists regarding antenatal & neonatal care in a block of Haryana." Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine 11, no. 1 (2024): 15–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfcm.2024.004.

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Improving maternal & child health has been an essential tool for achieving health for all. The discourse on the Accredited Social Health Activist’s (ASHA’s) role centers around three typologies -as an activist, as a link worker or facilitator, and as a community level health care provider.To assess knowledge of ASHA workers regarding antenatal and neonatal care in a block of Haryana. The present cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted in block Barwala, district Hisar of Haryana. Universal sampling technique was used. A predesigned, pretested, semi-structured schedule was used

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Kumar, Santosh, Rajesh Garg, Haroon Ali Siddiqui, and Rupali Roy. "Health services rendered through Accredited Social Health Activists to rural Uttar Pradesh, India: community’s perception." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 3 (2017): 662. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20170736.

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Background: To reduce infant and maternal mortality in India, the Government of India (GOI), under its flagship program, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), in 2005, introduced a new village based health functionary named Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) to act as a bridge between rural population and health care delivery system. To a large extent the actualization of the goals of NRHM depends on the functional efficacy of ASHA as a grass root health activist.Methods: The Study was conducted in a Chiraigaon Block of District Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh., India from October 2008 to Septem

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Chakraborty, Sohanjan, Rabindranath Roy, Rupali P. Thakur, and Dilip K. Das. "Job satisfaction of the accredited social health activists in a community development block of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 4 (2019): 1801. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20191426.

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Background: Job satisfaction of accredited social health activist (ASHA), a voluntary health worker under national health mission, is not yet documented in many areas of the country. The present study assessed the job satisfaction of ASHA in Bhatar community development block of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal.Methods: A cross sectional study was undertaken during September–November 2017 among all the 191 ASHAs in Bhatar block. With prior consent, interviews were conducted using a questionnaire developed based on measures of job satisfaction (MJS) tool. The questionnaire contained total

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V, P. Goswami, Rai Shailesh, Dixit Sanjay, Sarose Satish, and Banseria Ruchita. "Impact of Training on ASHAs in Selected Districts of Madhya Pradesh." PJSR 9, no. 2 (2016): 50–55. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8244777.

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A cross sectional study amongst ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) working under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was conducted in randomly selected two districts each from Indore and Ujjain divisions of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Data was collected with the help of Pre & Post-test evaluation of trainees, feedback from trainees, passive observation of training centers, and interview of trainees by using semi structured questionnaire. Work experience of ASHAs in Ujjain Division was less than 5 years amongst almost 76% as compare to Indore division where it was 53% only. In Ujj

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Sarkar, Paramita, and Saibendu Kumar Lahiri. "Job satisfaction of the accredited social health activists in Amdang community development block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 9 (2021): 4541. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213566.

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Background: Job satisfaction is a positive emotional state towards one’s job which influences efficiency in performance. Job satisfaction of accredited social health activist (ASHA) under national health mission, is not documented in many areas of the country. The present study was done to assess job satisfaction of ASHA in Amdanga community development block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.Methods: A cross sectional study was done during August–November 2019 among all the 114 ASHAs in Amdanga block. Interviews were conducted using a questionnaire developed based on measures of job

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Kulkarni, Shreeprasad, and Santosh Gawai. "A critical Analysis of the role of the Accredited Social Health Activists in Managing Health-Care Services During Pre-COVID and Post-COVOD Period in India." Journal of BRICS Studies 4, no. 1 (2025): 50–59. https://doi.org/10.36615/pk5sw307.

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The paper investigates and critically analyses the contribution of Indian healthcare workers ‘ASHA’ that is (Accredited Social Health Activists) ASHA program was introduced by the Indian government and is a vital component of community process intervention. ASHA program is one of the largest community health worker programs; it is considered an important contributor to enabling people’s participation in healthcare. This paper examines the crucial role ASHA workers play in India's community healthcare system and broader society. It also addresses the current working conditions, job security con

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Niyati, S., and S. Nelson Mandela. "Impact of the Pandemic on Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in India." Review of Agrarian Studies 10, no. 1 (2020): 204–12. https://doi.org/10.25003/ras.10.01.0014.

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Books on the topic "Accredited social health activists (ASHA)"

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Santhya, K. G. Implementing the Janani Suraksha Yojana: Perspectives and experiences of accredited social health activists in Rajasthan. Population Council, 2011.

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Gopalan, Saji Saraswathy, Satyanarayan Mohanty, and Ashis Das. Assessing Community Health Workers’ Performance Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Approach on India’s Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) Programme. BMJ Publishing Group, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1596/23167.

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Book chapters on the topic "Accredited social health activists (ASHA)"

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Sharma, Vijayetta. "The Role of Analytics in Improving Health Outcomes: Are Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) at the Forefront in Social Health Protection?" In Preserving Health, Preserving Earth. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60545-1_13.

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PARVEEN, NEHA, and Dr ARINDAM DAS. "ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF ACCREDITED SOCIAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS (ASHA) ON MATERNAL HEALTH." In HOSPITAL AND HEALTH INSIGHTS: NAVIGATING MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES. KAAV PUBLICATIONS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.52458/9788196919559.2023.eb.ch-15.

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Bhat, Priyanka, and Dr Goutam Sadhu. "ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF ASHA WORKERS ON “INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING” OF DISTRICT BARABANKI IN UTTAR PRADESH." In NAVIGATING CHANGE IN HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SETTING. KAAV PUBLICATIONS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.52458/9789388996877.2023.eb.ch-14.

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Promoting and supporting breastfeeding stands out as a crucial measure for child survival on a global scale. Accredited Social Health Activists can play a significant role in advocating breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as a pivotal intervention to reduce infant mortality and foster optimal growth and development in children [1]. This is especially significant when it comes to newborn and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in underdeveloped countries such as India, where breast milk is regarded as the most affordable, safest, and easily obtainable form of newborn nutrition. According

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Krishna, L. Nandini, and Dr Jagajeet Prasad Singh. "UNDERSTANDING NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AMONG ACCREDITED SOCIAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS (ASHAs) AT TATA POWER DELHI DISTRIBUTION LIMITED (TPDDL), DELHI." In HEALTHCARE HORIZONS: EXPLORING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. KAAV PUBLICATIONS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.52458/9789388996853.2023.eb.ch-19.

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Nutrition is an integral part of life and aids in the development and growth of all living beings. Maintaining good health is closely tied to improved nutrition. Nutrition plays a crucial role in various life stages, including infant health, children's well-being, and maternal health. Additionally, adopting enhanced and suitable nutritional practices contributes to a decreased risk of lifestyle diseases or non-communicable diseases. [1]. It is basically the intake of the required amounts of solids and liquids as per the dietary recommendations so that essential nutrients and energy are absorbe

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"10 The Contribution of Accredited Social Health Activists in the Implementation of Comprehensive Primary Health Care in East Champaran District, India." In Revitalizing Health for All. University of Toronto Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/9781487513887-015.

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Jain, Purnima, and Constance Dahlin. "Perspective Chapter: India and Palliative Care – Opportunities and Barriers." In Global Perspectives on Palliative Care. IntechOpen, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009282.

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The chapter focuses on the current health model of India and the health infrastructure followed in the country to date. India is a country with linguistic and cultural diversity, and it is replete with distinctive beliefs related to life and death. Being a collectivistic culture with a norm of serving communities, volunteerism has uplifted the country’s health needs both during the COVID-19 pandemic and in serving critically ill patients. Pallium India and Accredited Social Health Activist workers have done tremendous work in serving people and communities in the most remote areas of the count

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Singh, Nilanchali, Shalini Rajaram, Bindiya Gupta, Anita Mendiratta, and Sanjay Kumar. "To evaluate the role of training session on ‘Cervical Cancer Screening’ in improving knowledge and attitude of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in East Delhi population." In 16th Annual International Conference RGCON. Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd., 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1685272.

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Background: India has the world’s largest load of cervical malignancy. A lot of it can be attributed to lack of cervical cancer screening awareness among the general population. The Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) are grass root workers who have good reach in the remote areas, where health care facilities are lacking. Training these ASHAs may increasethe general awareness about cervical cancer screening. Methods: We organized a training programme of 250 ASHA workers in a tertiary care hospital with aim of improving their knowledge and attitude about cervical cancer screening which wi

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Shamsunder, Saritha, Kavita Agarwal, Archana Mishra, and Sunita Malik. "Sample survey of cancer awareness in health care workers." In 16th Annual International Conference RGCON. Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd., 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1685266.

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Objective: To see the awareness about cancer in women among ASHA workers. Place of Study: Awareness Sessions at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Background: ASHA workers are the first point of contact for women in the community & bridge the back between the hospital and women. They have been instrumental in the success of the family planning programme & polio eradication program in India. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire about educational status, awareness about breast & cervical cancer statistics, methods of screening and diagnosis was distributed to Accredited Social Health

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Majhi, Arka, Aparajita Mondal, and Satish B. Agnihotri. "Refresher Training through Digital and Physical, Card-Based Game for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in India." In CHI PLAY '24: The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play. ACM, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3665463.3678819.

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Singh, Nilanchali, Pranay Tanwar, Sandeep Mathur, et al. "W002/#1410 Novel strategy of training the accredited social health activists (ASHAS) via telemedicine for cervical cancer screening by HPV self-sampling – the track trial." In IGCS 2023 Annual Meeting Abstracts. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ijgc-2023-igcs.39.

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Babu M.G., Sarath, Debjani Ghosh, Jaideep Gupte, Md Asif Raza, Eric Kasper, and Priyanka Mehra. Kerala’s Grass-roots-led Pandemic Response: Deciphering the Strength of Decentralisation. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ids.2021.049.

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This paper presents an analysis of the role of decentralised institutions to understand the learning and challenges of the grass-roots-led pandemic response of Kerala. The study is based on interviews with experts and frontline workers to ensure the representation of all stakeholders dealing with the outbreak, from the state level to the household level, and a review of published government orders, health guidelines, and news articles. The outcome of the study shows that along with the decentralised system of governance, the strong grass-roots-level network of Accredited Social Health Activist

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Santhya, K. G., Shireen Jejeebhoy, and A. J. Zavier. Implementing the Janani Suraksha Yojana: Perspectives and experiences of Accredited Social Health Activists in Rajasthan. Population Council, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/pgy1.1021.

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KHOBRAGADE, ASHISH, Vivek Tiwari, Juhi Halve, and Anil Goel. Barriers and Challenges Faced by Accredited Social Health Activists in Delivering Healthcare Services in India: A Meta-Synthesis. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, 2025. https://doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2025.5.0004.

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