Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka.

Raguraman, S.; Balagobi, B.; Kumaran, S.; Kiruththiga, T.; Shanmuganathan, Y.; Kanesamoorthy, S.; Arulkumaran, S.

dc.contributor.author	Raguraman, S.
dc.contributor.author	Balagobi, B.
dc.contributor.author	Kumaran, S.
dc.contributor.author	Kiruththiga, T.
dc.contributor.author	Shanmuganathan, Y.
dc.contributor.author	Kanesamoorthy, S.
dc.contributor.author	Arulkumaran, S.
dc.date.accessioned	2025-02-19T03:16:24Z
dc.date.available	2025-02-19T03:16:24Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.identifier.citation	Jaffna Medical Journal; Vol.36, No.2, Dec 2024	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/11103
dc.description.abstract	Subfertility is a significant global reproductive health challenge affecting approximately 1 in 6 individuals worldwide. Despite having a comprehensive healthcare system, Sri Lanka still faces challenges in providing timely and effective fertility care. We propose integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the healthcare system to address these challenges. The present study aimed to assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the Community Health Worker Facilitated Fertility Care (CHWFFC) model in the Nallur MOH area, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The intervention, conducted over six months, demonstrated promising outcomes, including positive stakeholder feedback, reduced PHMs’ workload, and an effective identification and referral system for subfertile couples.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	The Jaffna Medical Association	en_US
dc.title	Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka.	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US