Informace o kvalifikační práci Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteer's Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Hlavní téma
Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteers Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Hlavní téma v angličtině
Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteers Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Název dle studenta
Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteer's Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Název dle studenta v angličtině
Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteer's Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This research examines and compares the roles, obstacles, and needs of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) during the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. The study aims to identify the factors influencing their effectiveness and assess whether their experiences varied between emergencies. Additionally, the study evaluates the progression of FCHVs' integration into the country's emergency response system and the level of support provided by the government. By employing qualitative methods, such as interviews, focus group discussions, and the analysis of national official policy documents, the study reveals that despite the proved willingness and capabilities of FCHVs to lead community emergency response and the lessons learnt from the earthquake, persistent challenges and unmet needs hindered their contribution during the emergencies. These challenges encompass issues related to motivation, community and family support, safety and mental health, training and capacity, and stem from inadequate integration into national emergency planning and insufficient government support. The research also identifies a gap between policy and practice, impeding the provision of adequate support for the volunteers.
Anotace v angličtině
This research examines and compares the roles, obstacles, and needs of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) during the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. The study aims to identify the factors influencing their effectiveness and assess whether their experiences varied between emergencies. Additionally, the study evaluates the progression of FCHVs' integration into the country's emergency response system and the level of support provided by the government. By employing qualitative methods, such as interviews, focus group discussions, and the analysis of national official policy documents, the study reveals that despite the proved willingness and capabilities of FCHVs to lead community emergency response and the lessons learnt from the earthquake, persistent challenges and unmet needs hindered their contribution during the emergencies. These challenges encompass issues related to motivation, community and family support, safety and mental health, training and capacity, and stem from inadequate integration into national emergency planning and insufficient government support. The research also identifies a gap between policy and practice, impeding the provision of adequate support for the volunteers.
Klíčová slova
Female Community Health Volunteers, Nepal, Natural disasters, COVID-19, Community Health Workers.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Female Community Health Volunteers, Nepal, Natural disasters, COVID-19, Community Health Workers.
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49
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Anotace
This research examines and compares the roles, obstacles, and needs of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) during the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. The study aims to identify the factors influencing their effectiveness and assess whether their experiences varied between emergencies. Additionally, the study evaluates the progression of FCHVs' integration into the country's emergency response system and the level of support provided by the government. By employing qualitative methods, such as interviews, focus group discussions, and the analysis of national official policy documents, the study reveals that despite the proved willingness and capabilities of FCHVs to lead community emergency response and the lessons learnt from the earthquake, persistent challenges and unmet needs hindered their contribution during the emergencies. These challenges encompass issues related to motivation, community and family support, safety and mental health, training and capacity, and stem from inadequate integration into national emergency planning and insufficient government support. The research also identifies a gap between policy and practice, impeding the provision of adequate support for the volunteers.
Anotace v angličtině
This research examines and compares the roles, obstacles, and needs of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) during the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. The study aims to identify the factors influencing their effectiveness and assess whether their experiences varied between emergencies. Additionally, the study evaluates the progression of FCHVs' integration into the country's emergency response system and the level of support provided by the government. By employing qualitative methods, such as interviews, focus group discussions, and the analysis of national official policy documents, the study reveals that despite the proved willingness and capabilities of FCHVs to lead community emergency response and the lessons learnt from the earthquake, persistent challenges and unmet needs hindered their contribution during the emergencies. These challenges encompass issues related to motivation, community and family support, safety and mental health, training and capacity, and stem from inadequate integration into national emergency planning and insufficient government support. The research also identifies a gap between policy and practice, impeding the provision of adequate support for the volunteers.
Klíčová slova
Female Community Health Volunteers, Nepal, Natural disasters, COVID-19, Community Health Workers.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Female Community Health Volunteers, Nepal, Natural disasters, COVID-19, Community Health Workers.
Zásady pro vypracování
This research stems from the willingness to assess the role of the Female Community Health Volunteers of Nepal during emergency situations, using as study cases the experiences of the earthquake of 2015 and the Covid pandemic started in 2019. The aim is to understand which are the barriers and facilitators for the volunteers' work in these situations, how the disaster management response involving the volunteers has evolved between the two emergencies and what could improve their response and preparedness for the future. As the occurrence of man-made and natural emergencies is always more frequent at a global level, this research could inform the design of disaster risk management strategies for Community Health Workers worldwide, who are often the first line responders in communities during emergencies. The research will be predominantly qualitative, using semi-structured interviews and focus groups with Female Community Health Volunteers, Health Centres directors and public health professionals at the central level in two adjoining municipalities each in three areas of Nepal respectively: the northern and southern regions and in the Kathmandu area.
Zásady pro vypracování
This research stems from the willingness to assess the role of the Female Community Health Volunteers of Nepal during emergency situations, using as study cases the experiences of the earthquake of 2015 and the Covid pandemic started in 2019. The aim is to understand which are the barriers and facilitators for the volunteers' work in these situations, how the disaster management response involving the volunteers has evolved between the two emergencies and what could improve their response and preparedness for the future. As the occurrence of man-made and natural emergencies is always more frequent at a global level, this research could inform the design of disaster risk management strategies for Community Health Workers worldwide, who are often the first line responders in communities during emergencies. The research will be predominantly qualitative, using semi-structured interviews and focus groups with Female Community Health Volunteers, Health Centres directors and public health professionals at the central level in two adjoining municipalities each in three areas of Nepal respectively: the northern and southern regions and in the Kathmandu area.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Hodgins et al. 2021. Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era. Health Research Policy and Systems, 19(Suppl 3):109
Perry HB (ed.). 2020. Health for the People: National Community Health Programs
from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Horton, A., Silwal, R. C., & Simkhada, P. 2020. A survey study on the role of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in Nepal, during and following the 2015 earthquakes. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 48.
Bhattarai HK, Hung KKC, MacDermot MK, et al. 2022. Role of community health volunteers since the 2015 Nepal earthquakes: a qualitative study. Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. Cambridge: Cambridge university press online.
Ministry of Health and Population Department of Health Services Family Health Division. 2014. Female Community Health Volunteers National Survey Report. Teku, Kathmandu.
Miller, N. P., Ardestani, F. B., Dini, H. S., Shafique, F., & Zunong, N. 2020. Community health workers in humanitarian settings: Scoping review. Journal of global health, 10(2), 020602.
Parajuli SB, Shrestha S, Sah A, KC H, Amgain K, Pyakurel P. 2020. Role of Female Community Health Volunteers for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Nepal. Karnali Academy of Health Sciences;3(1):1-6.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Hodgins et al. 2021. Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era. Health Research Policy and Systems, 19(Suppl 3):109
Perry HB (ed.). 2020. Health for the People: National Community Health Programs
from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Horton, A., Silwal, R. C., & Simkhada, P. 2020. A survey study on the role of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in Nepal, during and following the 2015 earthquakes. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 48.
Bhattarai HK, Hung KKC, MacDermot MK, et al. 2022. Role of community health volunteers since the 2015 Nepal earthquakes: a qualitative study. Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. Cambridge: Cambridge university press online.
Ministry of Health and Population Department of Health Services Family Health Division. 2014. Female Community Health Volunteers National Survey Report. Teku, Kathmandu.
Miller, N. P., Ardestani, F. B., Dini, H. S., Shafique, F., & Zunong, N. 2020. Community health workers in humanitarian settings: Scoping review. Journal of global health, 10(2), 020602.
Parajuli SB, Shrestha S, Sah A, KC H, Amgain K, Pyakurel P. 2020. Role of Female Community Health Volunteers for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Nepal. Karnali Academy of Health Sciences;3(1):1-6.
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The student presents her thesis on ‘Community Health Workers in Emergency Situations: Evidence from the Female Community Health Volunteers Role in the 2015 Earthquake and the COVID-19 Pandemic’. She starts her thesis by explaining aims, background, and gaps in the literature. She then continues by talking about her study setting and the thesis methodology. Finally, she presents the findings, recommendations, limitations, and conclusions. The supervisor’s (prof. Leone) and reviewer’s (prof. Sassi) reviews were read out to the committee. The student responds to the comments and questions which were asked by the reviewer and the committee.