ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MATERNAL INTRAPERSONAL FACTORS AND CHILD HEALTH CARE SERVICES OF LADY HEALTH WORKERS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

The underprivileged generally have less access to healthcare but one method to assist those in need is to provide health care through Community Health Workers (CHWs), which are basically trained to provide health services to their fellow community members and they are named as Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Pakistan. The objective of the current study was to understand the relationship between maternal intrapersonal characteristics and using LHWs' health care services for their children. The social ecology model served as the study's theoretical framework in this quantitative research. Data were collected using an interview schedule, and using a probability sampling technique, 398 females were selected as a sample from among the LHW-served homes in the Lahore District, while participants were selected by a proportional systematic random sample. Mothers of children who have utilized LHW services participated as the study's respondents. The majority of respondents, who were housewives and had some formal education, were highly aware of the services provided by LHWs, according to the study's findings. Furthermore, because LHWs offers services at clients' doorsteps, the majority of respondents used their services for their children. Based on study findings, it is concluded that LHW services should be recognized for providing health care for children in order to lower infant mortality and ensure children have a healthy growth. Key words: Community Health Workers, Child Health Care, Lady Health Workers, Factors, Intrapersonal.