ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2020
Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in an urban district.
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- Strategies for strengthening eye care in India: a consensus-based recommendations.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2026Review
- Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs' roles in the health system.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
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- The role of cadre in the community on diabetic retinopathy management and its challenges in low-middle income countries: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Readiness and Motivation of ASHAs towards Their Participation in Non-Communicable Disease Control Programmein North India:A Cross Sectional Study.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2023Article
- Integrated people-centered eye care: A scoping review on engaging communities in eye care in low- and middle-income settings.PloS one · 2023Article
- Diabetic retinopathy screening in the public sector in India: What is needed?Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2022Review
- A study to assess the knowledge and skills of Accredited Social Health Activists and its retention after training in community-based primary eye care.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Commentary: Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for accredited social health activists in an urban district.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2020Article
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Abstract
Purpose: An Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) available in community could be a potential primary eye care (PEC) worker. Training programme for ASHAs on PEC was undertaken & evaluated in a district of a capital city. Methods: ASHAs selected randomly from a district were imparted one day training on PEC & expected to refer patients to nearby Vision Centres (VC). Their knowledge was assessed before & after training and re-evaluated 1 year later. ASHAs were asked to conduct vision screening of 40+ population in their areas and ASHA referrals were noted by Optometrist in VC. Focus Group Discussions (FGD) of ASHAs were held to find barriers & facilitating factors in engaging ASHAs in PEC. Training was evaluated using Kirkpatrick's evaluation model for measuring reactions, learning, behaviour and results. Results: Mean knowledge score increased from 14.96 (±4.34) pre-training to 25.38 (±3.48) post- training and sustained at 21.75 (±4.16) at 1year. Monthly average OPD of vision centres increased by 23.6% after ASHA training. FGDs revealed that ASHAs were willing to work in eye care for awareness generation and patient facilitation but were hesitant in conducting vision screening. Conclusion: ASHAs can be trained as PEC workers provided they have adequate support.
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