Capacity Building Training Interventions and Lady Health Worker’s Outcomes: Evidence from district Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Community Health Workers (CHWs) by acting as a liaison between the community and the healthcare system, significantly enhance the well-being of people at community level. Community Health Workers, generally known as Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Pakistan, are females who provide pediatric and maternity healthcare in communities. A diversified group of healthcare providers known as "Lady Health Workers" perform in communities outside of formal healthcare facilities. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) are vital components of the health system, not only for the provision of primary healthcare but also for the improvement of individual, family, and community health. Their training has been limited, leaving them unprepared for the difficult work they have ahead of them. Keeping in consideration the importance of LHWs capacity building, researchers tries to understand the impacts of training interventions on the outcomes. For the purpose of this evaluative study applied cross-sectional survey design to collect primary data from the participants. The data collected from the Lady Health Workers of district Lahore with the help of interview schedule as tool of data collection. Total 262 participants approached through simple random sampling techniques and findings of the study revealed significant association among capacity building training interventions and the positive outcomes of Lady Health Worker. Results also indicate these training programs enhance skills, professional productivity and satisfaction among Lady Health Workers. On the basis of results of current study it is recommended that to upgrade the knowledge and competence of LHWs time to time training opportunities should be provided
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