Journal articles: 'Anganwadi workers'

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Gujral, Sunder, Rita Abbi, Rajni Mujoo, and Tara Gopaldas. "Determinants of Community Health Workers’ Performance in India." Food and Nutrition Bulletin 13, no. 4 (December 1991): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/156482659101300409.

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Forty-three anganwadi workers (community health workers) in Gujarat state, India, were interviewed to record their education level, evaluate their nutrition knowledge, and collect information on the number of visits made by the auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) in the preceding three months and the activities she performed for the anganwadi. The coverage of five services delivered or assisted by the anganwadi worker- supplementary feeding growth monitoring, vitamin A prophylaxis, health checkups, and immunization- was estimated by interviewing the mothers of 3,987 children 0–6 years old. The anganwadi worker's having at least a high school education, a nutrition knowledge score of more than 4 out of 7, more than one visit by the ANM in three months, and an ANM activity score of more than 2 out of 9 were significant determinants, individually or in combination, for the anganwadi worker's performance. Multiple regression analysis indicated that nutrition knowledge was the most powerful determinant of performance, followed by guidance from the ANM and education level. It is therefore concluded that anganwadi workers should receive nutrition health education and regular guidance from the ANMs, and their education level should be high school or above.

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Zalavadiya, Dhara I., Suraj I. Kuriya, Vihang S. Mazumdar, and Sangita V. Patel. "Experience of anganwadi workers running VCNC under ‘Misssion Balam Sukham’ in a tribal area of Gujarat, India." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 8 (July 22, 2017): 2853. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173334.

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Background: State Government has started a programme “Mission Balam Sukham” to combat the malnutrition with 3 tier approach including Village Child Nutrition Center (VCNC), Child Malnutrition Treatment Center (CMTC) and Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC). Present study was conducted with the objectives to compare the availability of articles present at anganwadies and VCNCs and to know the experience of anganwadi workers running VCNC. Methods: Ten VCNCs from Naswadi block were selected by systemic random sampling and compared with 10 anganwadies as control group from nearby block Sankheda to check the availability of necessary articles. Ten anganwadi workers who ran the VCNCs for 1 month were interviewed about their experience of running VCNC. Results: There were not major differences in availability of articles like weight machine, MUAC tap, IMNCI (Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses) chart, utensils for cooking, soap and water supply, common medicines and food articles between control anganwadies and VCNCs. Some of the articles like referral slips and thermometer were lacking at control anganwadies as well as VCNCs. Anganwadi workers (AWW) did not get enough medicines and functioning weighing scales and proper training before starting the VCNCs. Conclusions: VCNC needs to supply proper medicine stocks, functional weighing scale and other necessary articles to make the programme successful. AWWs also need the proper training to identify and treat the malnutrition at anganwadi centres.

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Gill, Kanwal Preet K., Priyanka Devgun, S. L. Mahajan, Harpreet Kaur, and Amanpreet Kaur. "Assessment of basic infrastructure in anganwadi centres under integrated child development services scheme in district Amritsar of Punjab." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 8 (July 22, 2017): 2973. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173355.

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Background:In India, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme was launched on 2nd October, 1975. The aim was to provide pre-school non-formal education on one hand and breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, morbidity and mortality among mothers and children on the other hand. An anganwadi is the focal point for the delivery of services to the community. Hence, the current study was planned to assess the basic infrastructure in AWCs of Punjab.Methods:A total of 400 anganwadi workers (AWWs), 200 each from rural and urban areas were randomly selected for the study. A pre-designed, pre-tested proforma was administered to selected AWWs. The purpose of the study was explained to them. The data was compiled and analysed by using SPSS 20.0 version.Results:It was observed that out of 400 anganwadis, only 24% of anganwadis had their own allotted building. Only 42% anganwadis had functional Salter weighing machine with them. Weighing machine for adults and children in working condition was available in only 38.2% anganwadis. Nearly half of the anganwadis (50.8%) do not have electricity connection. Water supply was found to be available in 53% anganwadis only. 77.5% anganwadis got regular supply of ration. But utensils for distributing ration were present with only 65.2% anganwadis and 69.3% anganwadis had helper to assist anganwadi worker.Conclusions:Adequate infrastructure along with regular supply of ration need to be ensured for proper functioning of anganwadis.

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Shakya, Ajay, A. Rao, R. Shenoy, and M. Shrestha. "Oral Health Related Knowledge And Attitude Of Anganwadi of Mangalore City, India." Journal of Chitwan Medical College 3, no. 4 (January 11, 2014): 6–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i4.9545.

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Dental caries is a common childhood disease. Its prevalence can be reduced by integrating dental strategies into primary health care approach. Knowledge, attitude and practice of anganwadi workers in the subject of oral health is imperative in achieving this goal. This study was therefore conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude towards oral health among anganwadi workers of Mangalore city. A questionnaire study, using convenience samples was conducted among 159 anganwadi workers of Mangalore city. A close ended questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was used. Details of age and qualification were recorded. The data was analyzed using SPSS 11.5. Only 45.9% of the anganwadi workers knew that dental caries was a disease, 57.2% knew that the best time to eat sweets was during meal time, 58.5% workers stated dentists as their source of oral health information. Almost all of the Anganwadi workers were positive towards the importance of oral health education and expressed their willingness to teach children how to brush properly and obliged to advise a child needing dental care to go to dentist. An anganwadi worker can be a vital link in the health care delivery system. There is a need to educate them on oral health in order to reach children at an early and receptive age. It is very important on the part of the health department to carry out effective programmes on oral health for anganwadi workers. Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2013; 3(4); 6-8 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i4.9545

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Rochwani, Ritu, and Aman D. Singh. "Perception and practices regarding complimentary feeding among anganwadi workers in Punjab, India." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 5, no. 12 (November 24, 2018): 5205. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184791.

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Background: Adequate and appropriate nutrition is the key to proper growth and development during the initial years of life. Appropriate complementary feeding depends on accurate information and skilled support from the family, community and health care system. Anganwadi is the focal point for delivering services to beneficiaries in every urban, rural, slum and tribal areas. Anganwadi workers (AWWs) provide health and nutrition education on various aspects of mother and child health. The objectives of the study were to assess perception and practices among Anganwadi workers regarding complimentary feeding.Methods: This was a cross sectional study which was conducted in month of April - May 2014. A total number of 1800 workers were under training programme conducted in department of Community Medicine Government Medical College, Patiala. Purposive sampling was used and 218 anganwadi workers were randomly selected (8 anganwadi workers in each batch were randomly selected) and interviewed Data thus collected and entered in Microsoft excel and statically analysed by Epi Info 7.Results: Only 65.60% anganwadi workers knew correctly about the complimentary feeding that is other food giving in addition to breast feeding. A large percent of anganwadi workers (43.58%) recommended liquid diets for children, nearly all 92.66% anganwadi workers taught mother that during illness feed should not be stopped. Only 43.58% taught mothers regarding consistency of feed to be given to baby.Conclusions: The perceptions and practices of anganwadi workers regarding frequency, quality and quantity of complementary Feeding were not good.

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Baliga, Sulakshana Shridhar, and Padmaja R. Walvekar. "A study on knowledge of anganwadi workers about integrated child development services at three urban health centers." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 9 (August 23, 2017): 3283. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173829.

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Background: Most of the studies have been concentrated on the nutritional and health status of the beneficiaries of ICDS. Less focus has been shifted over to assess the knowledge and awareness among AWW regarding recommended ICDS programmes, who are actually the main resource person. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 76 anganwadi workers from all 76 anganwadi’s under the three urban health centers. For Anganwadi workers' knowledge assessment, a scoring system was developed. The knowledge assessment score from each A WW was calculated based on the responses to a questionnaire containing 30 questions. Results: 88.16% of anganawadi workers had better knowledge on immunization and supplementary nutrition and only 45.39% of them had knowledge regarding referral services. No relationship was found between the educational\qualification of the worker and her knowledge about different services provided by her (p=0.660). Conclusions: Out of total 18 (23.7%) of AWWs had poor knowledge of health services provided, 20 (26.3%) had average knowledge and 38 (50%) had good knowledge. The knowledge had no relation with experience and their educational qualification. This difference was not found to be statistically significant.

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Wilson, Priyanka Mary, and Sunila Sanjeev. "Assessment of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) at Grass Root Level in an Urban Area, Raigad District, Maharashtra." International Journal of Research and Review 8, no. 5 (June 2, 2021): 337–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20210543.

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Background: ICDS is an integrated program intended for Maternal and Child Care which adopts a holistic, lifecycle approach. Its main focus is on health, nutrition and education. Urban ICDS caters to the vulnerable urban slum population. Despite the program running for four decades its impact on its beneficiaries is still slow. The Anganwadi worker and helper are the grass-root functionaries running this program through Anganwadi centre. Hence this study was conducted to assess the functioning of the Anganwadi centre. Methodology: A Descriptive Cross-sectional study was conducted at all 15 urban-ICDS Anganwadi Centres of Khopoli during September-November 2019. The Anganwadi workers and helpers were interviewed regarding their sociodemographic details, knowledge and challenges perceived to run the centre. Observational Checklist designed based on guidelines and standard proforma for monitoring of the ICDS projects was used to assess infrastructure, equipment and registers. Results: Out of 14, 11(78.57%) Anganwadi workers had more than a decade experience. Indoor space of 600 sq.ft was available in 7(46.67%) centres. Toilets with running water were available in 9(60%) Anganwadi Centres and 6(40%) were linked to the school. Functional Salter’s weighing scale was available in 11(73.33%) Anganwadi centres. All 12 registers were available in 9(60%) Anganwadi centres. The utilization of services by pregnant women was the highest. Partially immunized children were present in 2(13.33%) Anganwadi centres. The service gap was highest (100%) with health check-up. Conclusions: There is a gap in the availability of infrastructure and utilization of some services. Keywords: urban ICDS, Maharashtra, Service gap.

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Dudala, Shankar Reddy, Sathyendra Nath Ponna, Venkata Prasad Upadrasta, Hemalatha Bathina, Renuka Sadasivuni, J. J. Babu Geddam, and Ashok Kumar Reddy Kapu. "Assessment of gaps of knowledge and practices of frontline community workers in Chandragiri Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh: maternal and child health services." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 3 (February 24, 2021): 1299. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210817.

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Background: The undernutrition status among the vulnerable groups in rural areas still persists, despite provision of Anganwadi services in villages. Assessment knowledge and practices about maternal and child health services of frontline workers, will identify knowledge and implementation gaps. Objective was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of community health workers of maternal and child health services for identifying gaps for designing and implementing intervention.Methods: In this community based prospective, pre and post intervention-based study, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of the community health workers, in 16 villages and 13 Anganwadi centres of Chandragiri Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh about maternal and child health services were collected. The basic infrastructure of the anganwadis and health centres of Auxiliary nurse midwifes were assessed using a prevalidated survey instrument. Descriptive analysis was used.Results: The knowledge of antenatal and postnatal care was least among Anganwadi workers. Awareness regarding need of colostrum feeding was high in AWW compared to ASHA. ANM and AWW had lesser knowledge about duration of the exclusive breast feeding to the infant. Only 57.1% of ANM had sufficient knowledge about protein energy malnutrition consequences. AWW, ASHA did not have knowledge of vitamin A deficiency signs and symptoms although providing massive dose of vitamin A to children. ASHAs did not have awareness about anaemia and the knowledge was below 50% in ANMs.Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for proper training with interactive sessions to these frontline workers, which will enhance their knowledge and skills for provision of quality services.

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Essaki Muthurani K, Pavithra E, Vaitheeswari, Kanniammal C, and Abirami P. "Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Package on knowledge regarding the care of Epilepsy in Children." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, SPL4 (December 21, 2020): 1741–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl4.4365.

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Epilepsy is one of childhood's most common neurological disorders. 5 to 10 per 1000 people worldwide. This study aims to determine the efficacy on Education inferences regarding care on Epilepsy in Children among Anganwadi workers and to find out the association between the knowledge on the care of epilepsy in children among Anganwadi workers with population variables. Interventional pretest and post-test method of A quantitative approach to analysis were used. The study participants were 100 Anganwadi workers at Anganwadi center, Kancheepuram district between the age 25-40 years. Convenient sampling method was used to collect the data and assigned to the control group and the experimental group. The tool consists of two sections which include Section A: Demographic variables of the samples include age, religion, type of family, education qualification, marital status. Income and socioeconomic status, area of residence and availability of health support system. Section B: It consists of 30 inquiry form regarding the care of epilepsy in children, meaning and influence, treatment and avoidance of epilepsy. The study found that the majority of Anganwadi staff 25 (25%) had insufficient knowledge of child care epilepsy. So, in Educational service program on the care of epilepsy in children can be organized in Anganwadi centers to improve the knowledge of Anganwadi workers.

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Khan, Anas Ahmad, and Danish Imtiaz. "A cross sectional study to assess the infrastructure and logistics available at Anganwadi centres in a rural area." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 8 (July 26, 2019): 3364. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193456.

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Background: ICDS is running from about last four decades in our Country sponsored by Central Government. For achievements of ICDS objectives Anganwadi Centres need to be well equipped in infrastructure and logistics as they are the main source of services provided under ICDS. To find out available infrastructure and logistics at Anganwadi Centers (AWCs), to study the bio-social profiles of Anganwadi Worker (AWWs) and to assess the factors affecting the organizing ‘matriya samiti’ meeting by AWWs at AWCs.Methods: A cross sectional observational study conducted in a rural area of district Bareilly in 22 Anganwadi Centres selected by multi-stage sampling technique. Selected Anganwadi Centres were visited and selected Anganwadi workers and beneficiaries were interviewed.Results: Majority of AWCs were having pucca type of construction but only 18% were having toilet facility. 60% of AWCs were having regular supply of supplementary nutrition, 72% of AWCs do not have any cooking utensils, around 55% were having growth charts, only 32% were having complete non formal pre-school education kit, less than 40% were having complete medicine kit and only 13% were having referral slips.Conclusions: Most of the AWCs were not having adequate infrastructure and logistics as requires.

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Andey, U. Vinod Venkata Kumar, Swapna Budimelli, Kalyan Chebrolu, C. Ganapathi Swamy, J. Naresh, and R. Surendra Babu. "Knowledge and socio-demographic profile of Anganwadi workers in Mangalagiri rural Integrated Child Development Services project, Guntur." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 8 (July 26, 2019): 3460. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193472.

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Background: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) today represents one of the world’s largest programmes for early childhood development. The Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi Helpers are the grass root level functionaries responsible for delivery of services.Methods: A field based cross sectional observational study was conducted in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project to assess the knowledge levels and the socio-demographic profile of the Anganwadi workers, all the Anganwadi workers who are working in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project area have been included in the study.Results: Out of 212 AWWs, majority of AWWs were from the age group of between 30-49 years; 123 (58%) AWWs have education qualification from 6th class to 10th class standard and 135 (63.7%) workers had an experience of more than 10 years. About 142 (67%) AWWs had a good knowledge assessment score. They had best knowledge about immunization (96.7%), referral services (93.4%), growth monitoring (82.5%), health check-ups (75.1%) and nutrition and health education (70%). AWWs complained problems like infrastructure related, excessive work overload and record maintenance.Conclusions: The majority of the AWWs are in the age group of 30 to 49 years. More than half of them belong to lower middle socio-economic class. Maximum number of workers has experience of 10 years or more. All the AWWs in our study had 50% and above knowledge about Anganwadi services. Best knowledge is seen regarding immunization followed by referral services. Least knowledge is seen regarding supplementary nutrition. Major problems reported were excess work and record maintenance.

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George, Neethu, Mani Prabhu Selvaraju, Swathi Elavarasu, and Tharun Ravichandran. "Anganwadi centres in society." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 7 (June 25, 2021): 3629. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212626.

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According to Mahatma Gandhi, “if you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate an entire nation.” India, in spite of having the world’s largest youth population, it has been struggling a lot with the lack of efficient implementation of various policies in the health care system. Since majority of India’s population is still residing in the villages, which have a greater say in the overall development of the nation but they are left untouched most of the times either due to improper implementation of the policies or hindrances in the process of development of health care system. Anganwadi’s are India's backbone in delivering the healthcare that everyone in country can access to it, by focussing on nutritional supplementation, women’s health and so on. This paper is an attempt to shine the light on the impact of the Anganwadi centres in improving the health status of people in the rural areas at grassroot level, focusing especially on women and children’s health and the association between the potential contribution of the Anganwadi workers and the child health indicators. Also, current pandemic influences on the centres were quoted.

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Jewas, Nelson, and Punam Pandey. "Knowledge of Swine Flu by Anganwadi Workers: An Overview." Community and Public Health Nursing 5, no. 1 (April 1, 2020): 17–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.5120.3.

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Wilson, Preethy. "Adolescent Development Education through Anganwadi Workers: A Study Report from Kerala." Artha - Journal of Social Sciences 11, no. 1 (January 13, 2012): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.12724/ajss.20.4.

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Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) has been a pioneering initiative of the Government of India for the betterment of adolescent girls and mothers. The current paper is an attempt to develop an intervention program for adolescent girls on enhancing their psychosocial competence through Anganwadi teachers and evaluate its outcome. The master trainers (Anganwadi workers) were trained and they conducted interventions for adolescents on four topics with 16 activities. The post assessment result on a control and intervention group shows that significant changes in adolescent girls can be effected through the intervention of Anganwadi workers. The paper also highlights that planners and the policy makers need to give serious thought to effective utilisation of the human resource available at the disposal of the ICDS programme for improved service delivery to adolescent girls under ICDS.

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Akshatha and Surekha Sankangoudar. "Knowledge and job performance of Anganwadi workers." International Journal of Farm Sciences 9, no. 1 (2019): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2250-0499.2019.00013.2.

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Jamra, Vishal, Ramniwas Mahore, Dinesh Mohan Saxena, and Anil Kumar Agarwal. "A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on minor ailments of children among anganwadi workers." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 8 (July 22, 2017): 3037. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173368.

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Background: Anganwadi workers (AWW) are India’s primary tool against the menace of child malnourishment, infant mortality, and lack of child education, community health. The Anganwadi workers should have basic knowledge of treatment of minor ailment in under five children. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 48 AWWs of selected ICDS centers of District Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh by simple random sampling method. Results: Brief structured interview and structured questionnaire techniques were used to collect responses from the AWWs. All the AWWs (48) were trained and had been rendering adequate services but they were not much reflective of the same when being questioned on the knowledge parameter. The study revealed that out of 48 AWW, more than 80% were in the age group of 25-45 years. After IMCI based training given to AWWs, their knowledge and skills for treating minor ailments under five children was significantly improved from pre-test assessment (Total score 1087 with Mean (SD) score 2.83 (1.32) to post-test assessment1392 with Mean (SD) score 3.62 (1.38). Knowledge of AWWs regarding under five children in all 8 domains of illness was changed significantly 14.1% from 50.3% in baseline survey to 64.4% in end line survey. Conclusions: As the Anganwadi worker is the key person in the programme, her education level and knowledge of minor ailments for under five children plays an important role related to her performance in the Anganwadi centre.

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Vemuri, Jyothi Lakshmi Naga, Sri Harsha Kandikonda, S. Bhavana Laxmi, and R. L. Lakshman Rao. "A study on the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation in the government schools and anganwadi centres in urban field practicing area of a tertiary health care centre, Hyderabad, Telangana." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 3 (February 22, 2019): 1274. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190625.

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Background: Anemia is a major public health problem especially in adolescent age group because of its intergenerational impact. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India launched the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation programme for adolescent girls and boys. The objectives of the study were to study the awareness of the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation in preventing anemia in the study subjects; to assess the implementation of the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation in government schools and anganwadi centres.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the 4 government schools and 11 anganwadi centres of the urban field practising area of a tertiary health care centre, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. All the students who were present at the time of study, the teachers and anganwadi workers, who gave consent were included. The study was carried out for a period of 3 months (August to October, 2018) using a pretested schedule.Results: A total of 313 students, 21 teachers and 10 anganwadi workers had participated in the study. Among school students, only 15% had awareness of anemia. Girls had better knowledge than boys (p<0.05). The benefits of iron folic acid tablets were known to 17% students and 67% teachers. Most commonly side effects were nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Irregular supply of tablets and poor maintainence of records was seen.Conclusions: The supply and distribution of tablets was found to be not in accordance with the guidelines of the programme.There is need of regular orientation to the teachers and anganwadi workers and nutrition education meetings for behaviour change communication to the parents.

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Sankangoudar, Surekha, and Ak shatha. "A Study on Anganwadi Workers of North Karnataka." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8, no. 05 (May 10, 2019): 562–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.805.065.

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Nimmagadda, Sneha, Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, Rasmi Avula, Diva Dhar, Nadia Diamond-Smith, Lia Fernald, Anoop Jain, et al. "Effects of an mHealth intervention for community health workers on maternal and child nutrition and health service delivery in India: protocol for a quasi-experimental mixed-methods evaluation." BMJ Open 9, no. 3 (March 2019): e025774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025774.

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IntroductionMillions of children in India still suffer from poor health and under-nutrition, despite substantial improvement over decades of public health programmes. The Anganwadi centres under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) provide a range of health and nutrition services to pregnant women, children <6 years and their mothers. However, major gaps exist in ICDS service delivery. The government is currently strengthening ICDS through an mHealth intervention called Common Application Software (ICDS-CAS) installed on smart phones, with accompanying multilevel data dashboards. This system is intended to be a job aid for frontline workers, supervisors and managers, aims to ensure better service delivery and supervision, and enable real-time monitoring and data-based decision-making. However, there is little to no evidence on the effectiveness of such large-scale mHealth interventions integrated with public health programmes in resource-constrained settings on the service delivery and subsequent health and nutrition outcomes.Methods and analysisThis study uses a village-matched controlled design with repeated cross-sectional surveys to evaluate whether ICDS-CAS can enable more timely and appropriate services to pregnant women, children <12 months and their mothers, compared with the standard ICDS programme. The study will recruit approximately 1500 Anganwadi workers and 6000+ mother-child dyads from 400+ matched-pair villages in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The primary outcomes are the proportion of beneficiaries receiving (a) adequate number of home visits and (b) appropriate level of counselling by the Anganwadi workers. Secondary outcomes are related to improvements in other ICDS services, and knowledge and practices of the Anganwadi workers and beneficiaries.Ethics and disseminationEthical oversight is provided by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects at the University of California at Berkeley, and the Suraksha Independent Ethics Committee in India. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and analysis data will be made public.Trial registration numberISRCTN83902145

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Kakodkar, Pradnya, ChandanKumar Matsyapal, Nikita Ratnani, and Rohit Agrawal. "Anganwadi workers as Oral Health Guides: An interventional study." Journal of Dental Research and Scientific Development 2, no. 2 (2015): 33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2348-3407.159445.

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Sudhindra, Sarayu, G. Vasanth Kumar, and B. Valarmathi. "Work-Life Balance Among Women Anganwadi Workers in Bengaluru." Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management 13, no. 3 (March 31, 2020): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2020/v13i3/151177.

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Muthukrishnan, Gopal, Christa Kingston, and Arunmozhi Ravikumar. "A cross sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practice on cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among anganwadi workers of Cuddalore district." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 5, no. 6 (May 22, 2018): 2406. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182167.

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Background: India is facing the dual burden of communicable and non communicable diseases. The field level workers like anganwadi workers (AWW) have important role in creating awareness among people in fighting non communicable diseases. This study was an attempt to assess the prevalence of knowledge, attitude and practice of cardiovascular diseases among anganwadi workers and also to estimate the prevalence of obesity and hypertension among these workers.Methods: A total of 188 participants from 2 blocks of Cuddalore district were selected using multistagesampling technique. Each participant was given a pretested questionnaire to elicit their response and their height and weight was also measured. The Likert 3 scale was used to score their response. The statistical tool of Pearson correlation and Chi square was applied.Results: The mean (SD) age of the participants was 42.22 (10.56) years. The mean (SD) knowledge, attitude and practice score of study participants were 31.34 (5.6), 21.88 (1.97) and 8.03 (2.59) respectively. The prevalence of obesity in study sample was 43.1% and hypertension was 27.66%. There was a significant association of increasing age and obesity with hypertension (p<0.05). The study findings showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude, attitude and practice (p<0.05) but knowledge and practice association was not statistically significant.Conclusions: Although knowledge and attitude of anganwadi workers of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors was adequate, the practice was found to be poor. The prevalence of obesity and hypertension was high.

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T. M., Shwetha, Swetha R., Krishna Iyengar, and Usha Rani S. "Food taboos among pregnant and lactating mothers in Tumkur: a qualitative study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 4 (March 28, 2017): 1060. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20171324.

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Background: Maternal nutrition has a huge impact on the health of the mother and the fetus. Pregnancy imposes the need for considerable extra calorie and nutrient requirements. A food taboo is a prohibition against consuming certain foods. The restrictions imposed on people forces them to abstain from certain food and drinking items as these things are embedded into the cultural and religious threads. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted between July 2014 and September 2014. Study was conducted in urban and rural field practice area of Sri Siddhartha medical college, Tumkur, Karnataka. Study involved three groups Mother –in- laws Anganwadi workers, Pregnant and lactating women. Six Focus group discussions were conducted and four themes were used. Quantitative data was tabulated and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results: All most all women under the study followed some form of restrictive diet. Many nutritive and locally available foods were avoided which includes fruits, vegetables, pulses and green leafy vegetables. Special foods rich in energy were consumed during post-partum period. Concept of hot and cold food is prevailing high and there was no scientific reasoning given for the taboo. Anganwadi workers who are front line health workers were believed in the many of the food taboos. Conclusions: Food taboos in this community are deep rooted. Avoidance of nutritive food was common in both the religion. Many misconceptions are prevalent which do not have scientific basis. Maternal nutrition needs to be prioritized at community level among family members and front line workers. Anganwadi workers need to be sensitized regarding different beliefs about food consumption during pregnancy and lactation.

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Kaur, S., R. Gupta, I. D. Khan, S. Jindal, S. Prajapati, A. Makkar, and K. S. Rajmohan. "INFRASTRUCTURE, RESOURCES, SERVICES EVALUATION AND GAP ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATED MATERNAL AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN INDIA." International Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 4, no. 2 (March 1, 2019): 67–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.11603/ijmmr.2413-6077.2018.2.9286.

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Background. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is an Indian community-centric government program organized under Anganwadi centres catering to supplementary nutrition, health and preschool education, primary healthcare, growth monitoring and counselling the children under six years old along with their mothers. It is the world’s largest outreach program in a developing country covering a population of 1.35 billion; the variations in service delivery were analysed involving cross-sectional rural and urban Anganwadi centers in New Delhi. Methods. Data were collected by assessment of children and mothers, interview of Anganwadi workers and observation of service delivery parameters and conduction of activities. Infrastructural, beneficiaries, services and content were evaluated by a suitable pre-tested questionnaire based on the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) evaluation proforma. The data was analysed by a descriptive statistics. Results. Gaps were found in respect of infrastructure, resources, health and nutrition facilities especially at rural Anganwadi centre which was inadequate in terms of implementation of nutrition and health program, supplementary nutrition, preschool education and nutrition rehabilitation centre for existing beneficiaries. Both Anganwadi centres were not catering for new WHO growth standards and adolescent health. Conclusions. Gaps found in respect of infrastructure, resources, health and nutrition facilities can affect performance of ICDS program and the services delivered by Anganwadi centres, which need a boost. Both urban and rural centres have a direct opportunity towards delivering adolescent health program focusing on nutrition and education of girls prior to their pregnancy, and adoption of new WHO growth standards.

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Davey, Sanjeev, Anuradha Davey, S. Vivek Adhish, and Rajni Bagga. "Impact of Nutritional Services of Anganwadi Workers in Improving Nutritional Status of Infants in Delhi: A Study by Mixed Method Technique." International Journal of Research Foundation of Hospital and Healthcare Administration 3, no. 2 (2015): 57–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10035-1037.

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ABSTRACT Background Despite the presence of integrated child development services (ICDS) program in rural area of Delhi, the real impact of nutritional services of ICDS program on nutritional status of infants is not very clear, therefore, studying this area may provide new insights in this field. Materials and methods This study was carried out from 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015 (3 months). All children up to 1 year of age (in AWC 1 and 2 area of a one rural ICDS block) were examined for their nutritional status by weight for age criteria. The registered infants of both these Anganwadi centers (AWCs) and their mothers were simultaneously observed for all kind of nutritional services they received from Anganwadi workers (AWWs) by way of key informants interviews and this was further confirmed by applying secret customer technique. Results The prevalence of mild to moderate malnutrition among infants in both the AWC area (AWC 1 area—6 months to 1 year category—52.9%, AWC 2 area (from 0—6 months and 6 months—1 year—69.3%) was higher. The key feeding factors identified for such scenario were: Improper colostrums feeding, wrong age of initiation of semisolid feeding, exclusive breastfeeding not done for 6 months, etc. [especially for AWC 2 area (p < 0.05) and AWC 1 area (p > 0.05)] among the AWCs. These factors were further confirmed by poor efforts of both AWWs in providing nutritional services toward mother and infants. Conclusion Anganwadi workers need to focus on quality of nutritional services provided toward mothers of infants and this area needs regular monitoring and supervision from ICDS and health system meticulously. How to cite this article Davey S, Davey A, Adhish SV, Bagga R. Impact of Nutritional Services of Anganwadi Workers in Improving Nutritional Status of Infants in Delhi: A Study by Mixed Method Technique. Int J Res Foundation Hosp Healthc Adm 2015;3(2):57-64.

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Kondekar, Alpana Santosh, Ashni Dharia, Abhishek Mandal, Neeta Naik, and Bhumi Amod Gaikwad. "A brief about autism spectrum disorders for nurses and other peripheral health workers." IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology 7, no. 2 (August 15, 2021): 90–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmpo.2021.018.

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Autism spectrum disorder encompasses a wide range of neurodevelopment disabilities which affect children and their families across all sections of the society both in rural and urban settings. The prevalence of autism is rising irrespective of the socioeconomic background of the children. Hence every health worker has to be aware of ways to suspect and diagnose this condition and decide the appropriate treatment. Earliest intervention in autism spectrum disorder gives better results due to neuroplasticity. This article is targeted to help Medical officers, auxiliary nurse midwifes, anganwadi workers and other peripheral health workers by providing information on basics of ASD, normal speech development, simple ways for diagnosis and treatment for the same.

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Joseph, Elizabeth, Gibi Syriac, S. Rupesh, Sunu Alice Cherian, and John Philip. "Empowerment of Anganwadi Workers in Oral Health Care: A Kerala Experience." International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 12, no. 4 (2019): 268–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1636.

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Sheethal, M., B. Harish, and M. Vinay. "Assessment of quality of life among anganwadi workers of Mandya city." International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health 4, no. 3 (2015): 386. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2015.0611201471.

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PALRIWALA, Rajni, and N. NEETHA. "Care arrangements and bargains: Anganwadi and paid domestic workers in India." International Labour Review 149, no. 4 (December 2010): 511–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1564-913x.2010.00101.x.

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John, Aparna, Nicholas Nisbett, Inka Barnett, Rasmi Avula, and Purnima Menon. "Factors influencing the performance of community health workers: A qualitative study of Anganwadi Workers from Bihar, India." PLOS ONE 15, no. 11 (November 25, 2020): e0242460. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242460.

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Globally, there remain significant knowledge and evidence gaps around how to support Community Health Worker (CHW) programmes to achieve high coverage and quality of interventions. India’s Integrated Child Development Services scheme employs the largest CHW cadre in the world—Anganwadi Workers (AWWs). However, factors influencing the performance of these workers remain under researched. Lessons from it have potential to impact on other large scale global CHW programmes. A qualitative study of AWWs in the Indian state of Bihar was conducted to identify key drivers of performance in 2015. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 AWWs; data was analysed using both inductive and deductive thematic analysis. The study adapted and contextualised existing frameworks on CHW performance, finding that factors affecting performance occur at the individual, community, programme and organisational levels, including factors not previously identified in the literature. Individual factors include initial financial motives and family support; programme factors include beneficiaries’ and AWWs’ service preferences and work environment; community factors include caste dynamics and community and seasonal migration; and organisational factors include corruption. The initial motives of the worker (the need to retain a job for family financial needs) and community expectations (for product-oriented services) ensure continued efforts even when her motivation is low. The main constraints to performance remain factors outside of her control, including limited availability of programme resources and challenging relationships shaped by caste dynamics, seasonal migration, and corruption. Programme efforts to improve performance (such as incentives, working conditions and supportive management) need to consider these complex, inter-related multiple determinants of performance. Our findings, including new factors, contribute to the global literature on factors affecting the performance of CHWs and have wide application.

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Kar, Monali, Sangeeta Das, Sanjaya Sahoo, Sithun K. Patro, Shrabani Palai, Biswakaiyan Mishra, and Durga M. Satapathy. "Perception and knowledge regarding under-nutrition in children among anganwadi workers: a qualitative study in Berhampur of Ganjam district, Odisha." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 7 (June 28, 2019): 2926. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20192827.

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Background: Anganwadi centres (AWCs) remain hub for promoting nutrition in children. For an effective functioning of programs, Anganwadi workers (AWWs) need to have a sound knowledge and perception regarding under-nutrition. A qualitative study (Focus Group Discussion) was conducted with aim to assess perceptions and knowledge of AWWs regarding under-nutrition in 6 domains like about term under-nutrition in children, its causes, identification of it, its community management, advices to be given to parents and knowledge of program related to under-nutrition in their locality.Methods: 2 Focus group discussions (each consisted of 12 members and took around 40-45 minutes) were conducted in December 2018 among AWWs of Berhampur through purposive sampling. One author played role of facilitator who carried out discussions, another acted as recorder who took notes and sociograms were recorded by another author. Audio-visual recordings were done. Data were analysed and a report was created based on grounded theory.Results: Participants had fair knowledge of term under-nutrition. They had good knowledge of causes of under-nutrition in children and knew how to identify. But none of them had proper knowledge of community management of malnutrition (CMAM) in children. Though most of them have knowledge of screening of malnourished children and referral to Nutritional rehabilitation centre, they were unaware of other key components of CMAM. Many AWWs didn’t know much about programs for combating malnutrition; however they were well acquainted with ICDS and VHND.Conclusions: Quality training programs and more sensitisation should be done for Anganwadi workers. Specific training on CMAM should be carried out for them.

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Tarun Naik and Bhagat Baghel. "To Study the Orientation of Anganwadi Workers on Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness in Malnutrition." Asian Journal of Clinical Pediatrics and Neonatology 8, no. 1 (April 12, 2020): 24–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.47009/ajcpn.2020.8.1.6.

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Background: Malnutrition is one of the serious health problems in children. Malnourished children are more prone to frequent illness. This adversely affects their nutritional status, faltering growth and diminished learning ability. India adapted the integrated management of childhood illness strategy aiming to reduce its newborn and infant mortality burden and the main objective of the study was the orientation of anganwadi workers on IMNCI in malnutrition.Subjects and Methods:The study was observational and conducted jagdalpur Chhattisgarh. Only those who fully satisfied both the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Permission from institutional ethics committee was obtained. Selection criteria in the present study were all children in the Anganwadi in a defined area. Result:PEM cases are more compared to controls, Malnutrition is seen in below 5 years of age group in children and more in cases group than the control group. In cases group it was 360 and control group it was 240.In 0 – 2 months of age malnutrition is more in cases than controls. Conclusion:Anganwadi workers were trained based on IMNCI and asked to educate mothers regarding health, nutrition and care seeking during illness of the children.

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Swaminathan, Narasimman, Kavitha Vishal, Tania Johnsey, and Sydney Rebello. "Awareness of physiotherapy among the Anganwadi workers in Dakshina Kannada: A survey." Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research 4, no. 2 (2013): 57. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0975-9727.118224.

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Basha, Sakeenabi, SushanthVeerabhadraiah Hirekalmath, Mohammad Imranulla, PrashantGoudar Manjunath, PavagoudaGopalakrishna Naveen Kumar, and SrinidhiPalagatti Basavaraj. "Knowledge of early childhood caries among anganwadi workers in davangere city, India." International Journal of Oral Health Sciences 3, no. 2 (2013): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2231-6027.135976.

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Jain, Shashi. "Impact of Work Experience and Age on Nutritional Knowledge of Anganwadi Workers." International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience 5, no. 4 (October 21, 2017): 99–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.5211.

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Sood, Sarita, Arti Bakhshi, and Komal Singh. "Gratitude and Life Satisfaction as Predictors of Organizational Commitment in Anganwadi Workers." Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management 8, no. 3 (March 1, 2015): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.17010//2015/v8i3/61298.

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Sood, Sarita, Arti Bakhshi, and Komal Singh. "Gratitude and Life Satisfaction as Predictors of Organizational Commitment in Anganwadi Workers." Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management 8, no. 3 (March 1, 2015): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2015/v8i3/61298.

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Khargekar, Vandana, and R. G. Geethalakshmi. "A Study on the Awareness Regarding Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices among Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) attending Anganwadi Training Centre, Davangere." Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 6, no. 1 (2015): 174. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2015.00034.0.

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Glandon, Douglas, Jeannie-Marie Leoutsakos, Shivam Gupta, Jill Marsteller, Ligia Paina, and Sara Bennett. "Development and psychometric testing of the FLW-MSC scale for measuring frontline worker multisectoral collaboration in rural India." BMJ Open 11, no. 3 (March 2021): e037800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037800.

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ObjectivesMultisectoral collaboration (MSC) is widely recognised as a critical aspect of policies, programmes and interventions addressing complex public health issues, yet it is undertheorised and difficult to measure. Limited understanding of the intermediate steps linking MSC formation to intended health outcomes leaves a substantial knowledge gap about the types of strategies that may be most effective in making such collaborations successful. This paper, which reports the quantitative strand of a broader mixed-methods study, takes a step toward filling in this ‘missing middle’ of MSC evaluation by developing and testing the FLW-MSC scale, an instrument to assess collaboration among the frontline workers of one of India’s largest and most widely known MSCs: the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.DesignThis study involved development, field-testing and psychometric testing of an 18-item, Likert-type frontline worker collaboration scale, including internal consistency, construct validity and criterion validity.SettingVillage-level primary healthcare in rural Uttar Pradesh, India.Participants281 anganwadi workers, 266 accredited social health activists and 124 auxiliary nurse midwives selected based on random sampling of anganwadi catchment areas from 346 gram panchayats (GPs), including 173 intervention GPs and 173 pair-matched control GPs from a parent evaluation study.ResultsResults support the scale’s internal consistency (ordinal α=0.92–0.95), construct validity (reasonable exploratory factor analysis model fit for five of the six dyadic relationships Tucker-Lewis Index=0.84–0.88; Root Mean Squared Error of Approximation=0.09–0.11), and criterion validity (regression of collaboration score on an information-sharing indicator β=3.528; p=0.006).ConclusionsThe scale may be useful for ICDS managers to detect and address poor collaboration as the Indian government redoubles its efforts to strengthen and monitor MSC, or ‘convergence’, with important implications for the critical priority of child development. Further, the FLW-MSC scale may be adapted for measuring frontline worker collaboration across sectors in many other scenarios and low/middle-income country contexts.

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Bhatnagar, Chhavi, and Subhasis Bhadra. "Perceived stress among anganwadi workers (AWWS) in integrated child development services (ICDS) programme." Social ION 6, no. 2 (2017): 30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2456-7523.2017.00007.6.

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YELVATTIMATH, GOURI G., and D. A. NITHYASHREE. "A study on problems faced by anganwadi workers and suggestions given by them." AGRICULTURE UPDATE 10, no. 1 (February 15, 2015): 40–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.15740/has/au/10.1/40-43.

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Ranjan, Ravi, Munmee Das, and Shubhabrata Das. "Knowledge of anganwadi workers about integrated child development services: a study in Sitamarhi district of Bihar, India." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 7, no. 11 (October 24, 2019): 4194. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20194991.

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Background: The anganwadi worker (AWW) is the backbone of integrated child development services (ICDS) for delivering the services of the program. Being a key functionary, her level of knowledge regarding various components of ICDS is linked to the ultimate outcome of the ICDS program. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge among AWW regarding services of ICDS.Methods: This was a cross sectional study in which level of knowledge regarding ICDS among anganwadi worker was assessed using structured questionnaire. The primary outcome of the study is the knowledge of AWW about ICDS component services. Descriptive statistics was presented as frequency and percentage for categorical variable. The knowledge of AWW was assessed by knowledge score made under all the themes of the questionnaire and was presented as mean and median score. Analysis was done in STATA version 14.2.Results: Nearly 55% of the respondents were not aware about ICDS services. Whereas majority had knowledge on growth monitoring and immunization respectively, above the median score, only 39% of AWW had knowledge on nutritional supplementation above median score. The variables such as education level and training of AWW showed significant association with the knowledge of ICDS components.Conclusions: There is need for improving knowledge and awareness about various ICDS components and the training quality provided to AWWs.

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Kaur, Amanpreet, Harpreet Kaur, Harpreet Kaur, and Priyanka Devgun. "Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases among Anganwadi Workers in District Amritsar, Punjab." Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 7, no. 1 (2016): 209. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2016.00041.3.

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Gambhir, RamandeepSingh, Samir Anand, Tarun Gupta, Arshdeep Singh, Harkiran Kahlon, and Amanpreet Kaur. "Knowledge and awareness regarding oral health among anganwadi workers in India: A systematic review." Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 14, no. 2 (2016): 231. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2319-5932.181900.

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Kamath, SowminiP, BShantharam Baliga, Animesh Jain, and Monica Tripathy. "Perceived responsibilities and operational difficulties of anganwadi workers at a coastal south Indian city." Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University 7, no. 4 (2014): 468. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0975-2870.135270.

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Arya, Manisha, V. K. Sachan, Rashmi Limbu, Pankaj Nautiyal, and Gaurav Papnai. "Effect of training on nutritional knowledge of anganwadi workers of Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand." Journal of Krishi Vigyan 7, no. 1 (2018): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2349-4433.2018.00110.1.

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Chakma, Tapas, Pinnamneni Vinay Rao, and Pradeep Kumar Meshram. "Factors associated with high compliance/feasibility during iron and folic acid supplementation in a tribal area of Madhya Pradesh, India." Public Health Nutrition 16, no. 2 (May 28, 2012): 377–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980012002704.

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AbstractObjectiveTo study the feasibility of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation among tribal adolescent girls and identify factors associated with high compliance.DesignIntervention study with IFA supplementation among tribal adolescent girls of Bijadandi block, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Girls (n 274) from twelve villages randomly selected out of 100 potential villages received daily tablets containing iron (iii) hydroxide polymaltose complex equivalent to 100 mg of elemental Fe and 350 μg of folic acid (commercially available as Feritas tablets, marketed by Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd, India). IFA was given for 100 d and supervised by school teachers and anganwadi workers. Compliance was measured using cards and interviews.SettingCommunity-based iron supplementation programme.SubjectsTribal adolescent girls aged 12–19 years.ResultsIn total 233 girls completed the study. Prevalence of anaemia was reduced from 94 % at baseline to 69 % after the intervention. Compliance rate (>80 tablets) was 89 %. Minor side-effects were reported by three girls, yet they consumed >80 tablets. Factors associated with compliance included fasting during the local festival (χ2 = 72·74, df 3; P < 0·0001) and counselling (χ2 = 72·74, df 3; P < 0·0001). Other qualitative factors like social mobilization, timely supply of tablets, quality of tablets (blister pack) and availability of teachers and anganwadi workers were also associated with the compliance and feasibility.ConclusionsHigh compliance indicates that IFA supplementation with tablets is feasible among the tribal adolescent girls of Bijadandi block, Mandla district.

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Krishnan, Preethi. "INTERSECTIONAL GRIEVANCES IN CARE WORK: FRAMING INEQUALITIES OF GENDER, CLASS AND CASTE*." Mobilization: An International Quarterly 25, no. 4 (December 1, 2020): 493–512. http://dx.doi.org/10.17813/1086-671x-22-4-493.

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How do social movements include or exclude intersectional grievances of individual participants? What do variations in framing within the movement tell us about including intersectional grievances? I address these questions by examining frames deployed by anganwadi (childcare) workers in India and their organized union’s documented demands. I utilize a systemic intersectional approach to examine two specific grievances—low wages and weakening of public provision of care—that lie at the intersection of gender, caste, class, and care work. Workers use intersectional frames to interpret grievances, as they experience intersectional inequalities of gender, caste, and class. Findings show that the union targets the state alone while workers target both state and society. As intersectional grievances are durable inequalities that traverse across the boundaries of state and society, social movement frames may need a broader prognosis that targets both state and society to include intersectional grievances.

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Kapoor, Anuj, and Kamna Singh. "An assessment of facilities and services at anganwadi centers under the integrated child development service scheme in urban area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 12 (November 27, 2019): 5272. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195484.

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Background: The integrated childhood development services (ICDS) scheme, launched on 2nd November 1975 is India’s foremost program imparting comprehensive and cost-effective services for children and maternal health through designated anganwadi centers (AWCs). AWCs deliver services right at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries to ensure their maximum participation.Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted in 37 AWCs of the urban area in Kathua district from March to May 2019. A checklist was used to assess the physical infrastructure of AWC and logistics available.Results: A total of 37 AWCs were visited. Majority of the AWCs (94.5%) were running in a rented building and had only room. and 86.4% have pucca type of center. Almost half (51.3%) of the anganwadi workers had >10 years of experience. 32.4% of the AWWs received education up to 12th standard. Weighing machines were available in 89.1% of the centers whereas Salter weighing machine was present only in 23 centers.Conclusions: Present case study unveils deficiencies in infrastructure and logistics at the centers. Emphasis should be given to strengthen the basic infrastructure of AWCs which would further help in delivering quality services to the beneficiaries.

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Subhashini, D., and R. Priyadharshini. "A study on the level of satisfaction of anganwadi workers towards work and family life." International Journal of Social and Economic Research 6, no. 4 (2016): 98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2249-6270.2016.00052.0.

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