Accredited social health activist (ASHA) workers awareness and attitudes towards epilepsy in rural districts of Maharashtra, India: A questionnaire survey

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of the study was (1) to explore the baseline beliefs and practices of accredited social health activist (ASHA) workers of Khurda district of Orissa with respect to tobacco cessation and (2) to assess whether a brief intervention will be effective in improving the beliefs and practices of ASHA workers. The results of this study could be utilized by policy makers for framing important strategies for tobacco cessation in rural areas utilizing ASHA workers. Materials and methods A quasi-experimental study (before and after comparison) was performed in Khurda district of Orissa to find out whether a brief intervention could improve the beliefs and practices of ASHA workers related to antitobacco counseling in rural areas. A 14-item structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire, written in English (translated in Odiya), was used. The final sample size was estimated as 135. Data were entered into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 21) for analysis. Results All the mean belief items, practice items, degree of preparedness, and interest in training scores of study population increased significantly from baseline to postintervention. The study population showed a statistically significant improvement in postintervention composite belief and composite practices score. Conclusion The majority of ASHA workers had positive beliefs and favorable practices after attending a brief intervention toward smoking cessation in their community. After attending the intervention, nearly half of the respondents felt either somewhat or very well prepared for tobacco cessation. Most of them showed their interest toward getting further training in the field. Clinical significance Training programs and regular tobacco cessation activities should be planned in the primary health-care delivery system of India. How to cite this article Sudhakar KNV, Pathi J, Avinash J, Raju PVK, Sureshan V, Vidya KC. Readiness of Accredited Social Health Activist Workers for Tobacco Cessation Counseling after a Brief Intervention in Odisha, India: A Quasi-experimental Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(9):759-764.

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Protocol - Assessment about Knowledge of Panchakarma in Asha Workers and their Sensitization with Panchakarma Module in Wardha Taluka

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30b31633 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Jagruti N. Chaple ◽

Punam Sawarkar

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Social Health ◽

Interventional Study ◽

Accredited Social Health Activist ◽

Care Facilities ◽

Post Test ◽

The Subject ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Post Assessment

Background: A village level community health worker " Accredited Social Health Activist " (ASHA)’acts as a bridge between community & health care facilities. The ASHA workers act as catalysts in promoting various programmes of the foundation and encourage people to avail the available benefits. Aim and objectives: To study the assessment about Knowledge of Panchakarma in ASHA Workers & Sensitization to them with Panchakarma module in Wardha taluka Objectives are 1.To design Panchakarma questionnaire module and then to assess the existing knowledge and awareness in ASHA Workers of Wardha Taluka. 2.To sensitize ASHA Workers about Panchakarma procedures with the help of demonstration videos and lectures ,then post test and compare pre & post assessment score about Knowledge and awareness about Panchakarma. Methodology: The study will be Interventional study. Permission will be taken from the institutional ethical committee. Data will be collected in Wardha taluka by Pre and Post test interview of ASHA. All the subjects will be personally interviewed on the basis of questionnaire .Questionnaires administered by an interviewer are used to survey socio demographic factors, Knowledge, awareness and attitudes regarding Ayurveda (AYUSH Programme) . Before taking the Pre test the verbal consent of the subject will be taken. Results: ASHA will be as a facilitator for promoting awareness in the community about Panchakarma. Conclusion: Conclusion will be on the basis of observation and analyzed data.

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