Publications by authors named "Yael Caplan"
Introduction: Although community health workers (CHWs) are effective at mobilizing important health behaviors, there is limited evidence on how financial incentive systems can best be designed to drive their effectiveness. This study intends to bridge this evidence gap by analyzing the compensation model of India's accredited social health activist (ASHA) program and identifying areas of improvement in the system's design and implementation.
Methods: We analyze the ASHA program in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's lives at unprecedented speed and scale, including how they eat and work, what they are concerned about, how much they move, and how much they can earn. Traditional surveys in the area of public health can be expensive and time-consuming, and they can rapidly become outdated. The analysis of big data sets (such as electronic patient records and surveillance systems) is very complex.
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- Family planning is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goals, yet in Uttar Pradesh, India, despite significant government efforts to promote modern contraceptives, usage remains low and requires deeper research into the factors influencing decisions.* -
- The study employs mixed methods, analyzing existing quantitative data alongside new qualitative interviews and activities to uncover barriers to family planning, including community dynamics and personal decision-making processes.* -
- Findings reveal that while awareness of contraceptive methods is crucial, there is a significant gap between awareness and intention to use, influenced by household dynamics, cultural stigma, and financial factors, rather than just access alone.*