scholarly journals Satisfaction of Malaria Patients with Care by Community Health Workers Trained in Microscopy: A Mixed-Methods Study in Palawan, the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Louise Akiko Matsumoto-Takahashi ◽  
Pilarita Tongol-Rivera ◽  
Elena Andino Villacorte ◽  
Ray Uyaan Angluben ◽  
Masamine Jimba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Palawan is the malaria-endemic province with the highest prevalence of malaria in the Philippines, and microscopists (community health workers) have been allowed to deliver early diagnosis and prompt treatment of malaria throughout the province since 1999. To improve the quality of care, the present mixed-methods study attempted to identify the factors associated with satisfaction of patients in Palawan with their microscopists by analyzing the patients’ perspectives. First, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 48 ex-patients and their nine microscopists. Ex-patients were asked about their satisfaction with care, and microscopists were asked about their job satisfaction and ability. Structural equation modeling was conducted for data analysis. Second, a qualitative cross-sectional study was performed using narrative interviews. Data were analyzed using the NVivo 10 software program. As a result, both studies revealed high patient satisfaction with microscopists. The quantitative study showed that ex-patients’ satisfaction with their microscopists was independently enhanced by two factors: high ability in malaria microscopic observation and low household wealth of the patients. Particularly, specific subpopulations (those with lower household wealth, relatively old people, and ethnic minorities) were more satisfied with the microscopists’ care. The qualitative study strengthens this finding by showing that their microscopists offered prompt and precise diagnosis and effective treatment for free. In conclusion, microscopists were shown to have an important role in narrowing the disparities in malaria care in Palawan. It is important to maintain/enhance the ability of microscopists in malaria microscopy to satisfy their patients.

scholarly journals Physicians', nurses' and community health workers' knowledge about physical activity in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Burdick ◽  
Gregore I. Mielke ◽  
Diana C. Parra ◽  
Grace Gomes ◽  
Alex Florindo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Determinants of Oral Health Behaviour Among Community Health Workers in Kottayam- A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najmunnisa K P ◽  
Susan Thomas Thomas ◽  
Mary Shimi S Gomez ◽  
Jesline Merly James ◽  
Vivek Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Behaviour

Abstract BackgroundBeliefs and attitudes of community health workers affect their oral health behaviour and knowledge which in turn affects their potential to motivate the public to undertake preventive oral health measures. This study was performed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices as well as determinants of oral health behaviour among community health workers in rural regions of Kerala.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 123 community healthcare workers at primary health centres in the Ettumanoor block zone, Kottayam. A two-stage cluster sampling method was used. Data regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice of oral health were acquired through self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software version 25. Statistical association between responses in different group of health workers were determined by using Chi-square test. Independent t-test and ANOVA were used to test the difference in attitude and knowledge scores. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were applied to identify factors associated with the oral health behaviour of community health workers.ResultsAbout 65% of the participants exhibited poor oral health behaviour. A positive attitude has a significant relation with oral health behaviour status of the participants (p=0.003). Community health workers who attended an oral health education program had a better oral health behaviour status when compared to those who had not attended (p=0.006). ConclusionsThe results emphasize that oral health education should be given to all the community health workers to enhance their awareness about preventive oral health care.

scholarly journals KEBUTUHAN DAN KENDALA KADER KESEHATAN DALAM MEMBANTU KEBERHASILAN IBU MENYUSUI

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Nova Fajri ◽  
Sri Intan Rahayuningsih ◽  
Nevi Hasrati Nizami ◽  
Mira Rizkia
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Worker ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Worker ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Kader kesehatan masyarakat adalah pihak dari masyarakat desa yang merupakan lini terdepan dalam membantu masyarakat di desa mengatasi permasalahan kesehatan termasuk membantu keberhasilan ibu menyusui memberikan ASI ekslusif selama enam bulan dan melanjutkan sampai dua tahun, namun belum banyak penelitian yang menggali bagaimana kebutuhan serta kendala yang dihadapi kader dalam membantu keberhasilan ibu menyusui. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui kebutuhan kader kesehatan desa dalam menyukseskan menyusui eksklusif dan menyusui sampai dua tahun serta kendala yang dihadapi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional study dengan metode deskriptif eksploratif terhadap 47 orang kader kesehatan dari 6 desa di kecamatan Darussalam Aceh Besar yang diambil secara acak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 63,8% kader sangat setuju bahwa mereka berperan dalam keberhasilan ibu menyusui. Selain itu, 66% kader membutuhkan kelompok diskusi dengan pertugas kesehatan tentang menyusui secara tatap muka. Dalam melaksanakan perannya, juga terdapat kendala yang dihadapi kader kesehatan dalam membantu ibu menyusui yaitu merasa gagal dalam berkomunikasi dan meyakinkan ibu untuk menyusui bayinya (21,3%), belum memiliki pengetahuan yang memadai ketika ibu menyusui mengeluhkan ASI nya sedikit, puting kecil, dan bayi tidak mau menyusu (17%). Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan pengetahuan yang mumpuni dari kader serta forum diskusi yang dapat memotivasi kader serta berkonsultasi terhadap permasalahan yang belum diketahuinya untuk membantu keberhasilan ibu menyusui.   Community health workers are village structures that are at the frontline of helping communities overcome health problems including helping successful mothers to breastfeed exclusively for six months and continue for up to two years. However, very little research has discussed the needs and constraints faced by the community health worker in helping breastfeeding mothers succeed. The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of village community health workers in the success of exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding for up to two years and the obstacles faced. This study used a cross-sectional study approach with a descriptive exploratory method on 47 community health workers from 6 villages in the Darussalam Aceh Besar sub-district who were taken randomly. The results showed that 63.8% of the community health worker strongly agreed that they played a role in the success of breastfeeding mothers. Besides, 66% of community health workers need a face-to-face discussion group with health workers about breastfeeding. In carrying out their role, there are also obstacles faced by the community health worker in helping breastfeeding mothers, namely feeling that they fail to communicate and convince mothers to breastfeed their babies (21.3%), do not have adequate knowledge when breastfeeding mothers complain about their low milk, small nipples, and babies do not want to breastfeed (17%). Therefore, it requires qualified knowledge from community health workers as well as discussion peer group with the breastfeeding counselor that can motivate them and consult on unknown problems to help the success of breastfeeding mothers.

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