Stake holder perspectives on the role of accredited social health activists (ASHAs) in Indian public mental healthcare space: A qualitative study.

Background: Community health workers such as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are existing resources who can facilitate the bridging of the mental health treatment gap. Knowing about the perspectives of ASHAs in delivering mental health care and other professionals with experience working in the area of community mental health is imperative.

Method: As part of an implementation research project aimed at comparing the effectiveness of two training methods for community health workers (ASHAs), we conducted five focussed group discussions including four with ASHAs ( = 34) and one with other stakeholders ( = 10).

Effectiveness of using technology as health education tool among diabetes patients in South India: A comparative analysis and community based intervention.

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a serious, progressive condition presenting with chronic hyperglycemia. Its prevalence is gradually increasing at a global level. A diabetic has to make multiple choices daily about the management of their condition, such as appropriate dietary intake, physical activity and adherence to drugs.