The majority of healthcare organizations review national AMS toolkits; however, implementation of the toolkits, through the development of action plans to deliver AMS interventions, requires improvement. For the first time, we report the extent of cross-sector and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver AMS interventions in both primary and secondary care sectors in England. Results highlight that further qualitative and quantitative work is required to explore mutual benefits and promote best practice. Antimicrobial pharmacists remain leaders for implementing AMS interventions across both primary and secondary healthcare sectors.
Better health care necessitates referring patients from the community to the medical center, and a key role in this regard is played by Community Health Workers (CHWs). In Pakistan, Lady Health Workers (LHWs) carry out the same function by referring patients to medical facilities for treatment especially for females of reproductive age. The objective of the current research was to gain understanding what female beneficiaries thought of LHWs' referral services. It was a quantitative research, and the theoretical basis of the study was the social ecology model. The respondents to the study were female LHW clients who had used referral services and were between the ages of 15 to 49 years. An interview schedule served as the tool for gathering data, and the participants were chosen using a proportionate systematic random sampling. According to the study findings majority respondents had an excellent experience regarding the referral services of LHWs to some appropriate health facility at proper time. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that this human resource be used to provide maternal health care to other impoverished areas in an effort to raise women's health status, as timely referrals to the appropriate medical facility can save many women' lives. Keywords: Referral, Community Health Workers, Lady Health Workers, Services, Maternal and Child Health
Community Health Workers provide health care and social services to individuals in underserved regions all over the world. They are known as Lady Health Workers in Pakistan (LHWs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the interpersonal factors of beneficiaries affecting the utilization of LHWs’ services. The social ecology model served as the theoretical framework to explain the data acquired, and quantitative research technique was employed to attain the objective. The study included participants aged 15 to 49 years old from 398 families in the Lahore area, selected using a proportionate systematic random sample and using an interview schedule as a data gathering instrument. The study discovered that beneficiaries' interpersonal characteristics i.e. attitude of husband and mother-in-law towards LHWs are strongly linked to their use of reproductive health services offered by LHWs. Based on these findings, it is suggested that interpersonal factors of beneficiaries be considered while providing services by LHWs, so that the greatest number of women can benefit from reproductive health care offered by LHWs. Keywords: Community Health Workers, Lady Health Workers, Interpersonal Factors, Reproductive Health Services, District Lahore
Family planning is thought to be a practical way to slow down population growth and enhance mother and child health. The doorstep services through Community Health Workers (CHWs) are essential in order to attain universal access to family planning methods. In Pakistan the Lady Health Worker Program (LHWP) tried to combine family planning and primary healthcare right at the client's door by deploying CHWs known as Lady Health Workers (LHWs). The objective of this study was to explore the characteristics of LHWs influencing beneficiaries’ use of family planning services provided by this cadre. In order to achieve the objective, a quantitative research approach was used, with the social ecological model serving as the theoretical framework. Participants in the research ranged in age from 15 to 49 years and were from 398 families in the Lahore District. Participants were chosen by a proportional systematic random sample, and an interview schedule was used as the data collection tool. The study found a substantial correlation between beneficiaries’ utilization of family planning services and different characteristics of LHWs. Based on these findings, it is recommended that LHW skills be improved or enhanced so that more women can benefit from the family planning services that LHWs offer. Keywords: Family Planning Services, Beneficiaries, Lady Health Workers, Characteristics, Lahore District
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