The impact of India’s accredited social health activist (ASHA) program on the utilization of maternity services: a nationally representative longitudinal modelling study

The impact of India’s accredited social health activist (ASHA) program on the utilization of maternity services: a nationally representative longitudinal modelling study

Abstract Background In 2006, the Government of India launched the accredited social health activist (ASHA) program, with the goal to connect marginalized communities to the health care system. We assessed the effect of the ASHA program on the utilization of maternity services. Methods We used data f...

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Main Authors: Smisha Agarwal, Sian L. Curtis, Gustavo Angeles, Ilene S. Speizer, Kavita Singh, James C. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Subjects:
Primary health care
Community health workers
India
Antenatal care
Maternity care
Impact evaluation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12960-019-0402-4

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