About The Project

This program focused on underprivileged communities living in the urban slums of Bangalore in strengthening 1st 1000 days and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). The program would 1) identify the gap and strengthen the 1st 1000 days for improved Maternal Child Health outcomes. 2) Enrol 25 children aged 6 months to 3 years in each creche (total 3 creches), provided nutritious snacks and early simulation for the overall development (Cognitive, Language, Physical, Social, and Emotional) of the child 3) Provide health literacy to parents of ECCD beneficiaries and community on 1st 1000 days viz., child growth and development, IYCF, Early Childhood Education, Food and Nutrition, WASH, Immunization, Family Planning, etc and also improve demand to seek healthcare from public health facilities/FLWs.

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Following the successful pilot testing of the assessment tools in Karnataka, the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is extending the study to Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The extension aims to validate the tools developed to maintain the original objectives while incorporating state-specific modifications to ensure the tool’s adaptability across different Indian regions. The primary objectives of this study are two folds: first, to develop a standardized tool to objectively assess the quality of Community Health Officers (CHOs) in managing common health conditions at Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs); and second, to pilot and validate an aptitude assessment tool for CHOs, evaluating their abilities across various functions at HWCs. The methodology will be guided by an input-process-output framework and will employ a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data. Data collection methods will include observations, record reviews, and personal interviews with patients, CHOs, ASHAs, ANMs, MPWs, and Medical Officers. The assessment tools will cover thematic areas such as General Infrastructure, Statutory Compliances, Clinical Quality and Documentation, Safety, Training, Inventory Management, and Clinical Governance. An online data collection application, similar to the NQAS assessment app, would be used for collecting assessment data.

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The present study is conducted in Villathikulam and Pudur Taluks, Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), diabetes (men-25, women-22), hypertension (men-28, women-25), Alcohol (men-21.6), tobacco consumption (men- 18.5) is considerably high in Thoothukudi district compared to national average (DM -men (18), women (16), HPT- men (27), women (24), Alcohol (16,5) and Tobacco (29). Thus, intervention focusing on lifestyle modification for NCD control in the community is critical. The program aims to i) enhance the awareness and practice related to NCDs (hypertension and diabetes) risk behaviour viz., tobacco, alcohol consumption, physical exercise, and nutrition/balanced diet among adults ii) increase screening, treatment compliance, and follow-ups for NCDs, especially on Hypertension, Diabetics among adults and iii) assess and measure the outcome and impact of the program. Target beneficiaries of the program are the adults above 18 years.

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Attaining NQAS certification signifies a commitment to adhering to nationally recognized standards and guidelines, demonstrating the PHC’s dedication to delivering high-quality and standardized care. However, despite economic progress, healthcare access remains uneven, particularly in remote and underserved rural areas. The healthcare landscape in Tamil Nadu reveals a certification status for 78 facilities, including 28 Primary Health Centers (PHCs), as per the NHSRC report. Notably, within the Thoothukudi district, only SDH Thoothukudi possesses National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, emphasizing a crucial gap in standardized healthcare quality within the region. Against this backdrop, the program aims to i) conduct a comprehensive gap assessment aligned with NQAS guidelines ii) develop and facilitate the implementation of an effective action plan, providing preparation and support to the facility and iii) ensure end-to-end readiness of the facility for the national-level NQAS assessment.

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The overall study is led by a consortium of research partners with the Center for Global Digital Health Innovation (CGDHI) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and eHealth Lab Ethiopia at the University of Gondar leading the retrospective case studies. The World Bank Group is leading the prospective country learning, and McKinsey Health Institute is leading the Options Support. The India-specific work is led by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) in Delhi and Bangalore. The study aims to i) capture rigorous, practical evidence on what works, how, and why across a set of countries/States with varied contexts, trajectories, and levels of maturity ii) develop a better long-term vision for how to leverage digital health solutions/approaches and iii) build an ecosystem of actors who can support the application of that knowledge, including implementers, donors, technical assistance providers, and the private sector.

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The Institute has been assigned as a field agency to survey the entire Tripura. IIHMR took up the fieldwork in two stages. The first stage of fieldwork consisted of mapping and listing of households in selected sample village (s)/urban block (s). This served as a frame for the selection of households for collecting information in prescribed survey schedules and in the second phase (main survey) across Tripura State. The fieldwork for mapping and listing in the State of Tripura was completed in November 2023 covering a total of 384 PSUs across the 8 districts of Tripura. Main survey is on-going and would be completed in July 2024

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Cornell University is conducting a randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of Quadruple-Fortified Salt (QFS; Iron, Iodine, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12) in women (18-49 years) and their households in Southern India. Women 18 to 49 years who are not pregnant or lactating and reside within the catchment area of the community-based research site in Southern India are screened and invited to participate in the trial. IIHMR is supporting the randomized efficacy trial of QFS at the Madanapalle research field site in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. This involves recruiting enumerators, assisting with community-based recruitment, coordinating monthly salt interventions, and overseeing all field operations throughout the study phases

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This research project undertakes evaluation of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in the state of Karnataka, aiming to discern the scheme’s efficacy, reach, and economic ramifications on a diverse array of stakeholders, including Kendra entrepreneurs, beneficiary households, and medical practitioners. By employing structured survey instruments, the study focuses on capturing an array of perspectives, thereby facilitating a multi-dimensional understanding of the PMBJP’s operational landscape and its overarching impact.