Keeping up the morale of the foot soldiers of Indian public health: an appraisal of the economic aspects of ASHAs in Uttarakhand, India.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a voluntary community health worker and an important human resource for public health system of India. Their motivation to become a community health worker and continued efforts is a mix of monetary and non-monetary factors. Their motivation to work comes partly from desire to work for the community and prestige, but is furthered by the monetary compensation.Objectives:
To study the economic status of ASHAs in Uttarakhand, and their contribution to household income and the role the monetary incentives play in their work.Methods:
This cross sectional study was conducted in Haridwar and Dehradun districts of Uttarakhand. Eighty one ASHAs were interviewed using pre-piloted semi-structured questionnaire. Their economic status was assessed using Modified BG Prasad Classification.Results:
Majority of the ASHAs belonged to class 4 according to modified B G Prasad Classification. Mean monthly earning as ASHA was 1335 rupees (SD 748) and the mean contribution to the total household income was 28%. Financial incentive was an important motivating factor with associated concerns about delay in payments. About 75% felt that the amount was inadequate considering the time and effort involved.Conclusions:
There is need to review the financial and non-financial incentives with due consideration to inflation and consumer price index.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
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Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
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Estudo observacional
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Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2015
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