Assessment of knowledge of accredited social health activists (ASHA) reAssessment of knowledge of accredited social health activists (ASHA) regarding their roles and responsibilities under NRHM in rural Karnataka

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International Journal of Development Research

Assessment of knowledge of accredited social health activists (ASHA) reAssessment of knowledge of accredited social health activists (ASHA) regarding their roles and responsibilities under NRHM in rural Karnataka

Abstract: 

Introduction: A new initiative in the Indian health care system by introducing Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) made a remarkable impact in utilization of healthcare services at the peripheral level. This study was conducted with the objectives to assess the knowledge of ASHA workers on their roles and responsibilities as an ASHA workers.
Methods:  A cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2014 and July 2014 at Mysore district, Karnataka. Using Multistage random sampling technique, 216 ASHA workers in three Taluks were included in the study and their knowledge was assessed using a self-administered pre tested structured questionnaire translated in the regional language (Kannada).
Results: Among 216 ASHA workers who participated in the study 115(53.2%) were in the age group of 31 to 40 years and majority 167(77.3%) had studied up-to high school. Among the study participants majority, 94.9 % had a knowledge about diarrhoea, few 38.8% had knowledge on neonatal care, 176(81.5%) had a good knowledge on their roles and responsibilities as an ASHA worker
Conclusion: Despite the training given to ASHAs, lacunae still exists in their knowledge about their roles and responsibilities under NRHM. Monthly meeting and frequent refresher training can be used as an effective tool to improve their knowledge.

 

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