You didn't answer the question about public policy. Do you plan to affect public policy with this idea and if so what are you planning to do. I think you're idea has great potential. I'm also doing econometric analysis on maternal health and have found useful data at the World Health Organization website. I hope that is useful.
Thank you for your comment!
Evaluation of current maternal health programs provide guidelines for strengthening future programs. I believe, such evaluations provide better evidences about functioning of public policies; experts in maternal health field can offer recommendations to improve relevant health policies.
I haven't yet looked at the WHO data; but I am sure it will be helpful.
I loved reading your idea! From your entry, it sounds as if males hold strong dominance over women in the communities where you plan to implement your innovation. How specifically do you plan to change the attitudes of men and encourage them to empower women without offending or stepping on cultural boundaries? Do you have plans to educate or reach out to men in any way as part of your innovation?
Hi Sweta,
I enjoyed reading your idea. But I have a question: How are you going to encourage local women to participate in the program?
Also I think you can benefit from this paper:
A Conceptual Model for Empowerment of the Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal.
Author: Professor in Nursing Sarala Shrestha
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You didn't answer the question about public policy. Do you plan to affect public policy with this idea and if so what are you planning to do. I think you're idea has great potential. I'm also doing econometric analysis on maternal health and have found useful data at the World Health Organization website. I hope that is useful.
Dear Mr. Miller,
Thank you for your comment!
Evaluation of current maternal health programs provide guidelines for strengthening future programs. I believe, such evaluations provide better evidences about functioning of public policies; experts in maternal health field can offer recommendations to improve relevant health policies.
I haven't yet looked at the WHO data; but I am sure it will be helpful.
Thanks,
Sweta
I loved reading your idea! From your entry, it sounds as if males hold strong dominance over women in the communities where you plan to implement your innovation. How specifically do you plan to change the attitudes of men and encourage them to empower women without offending or stepping on cultural boundaries? Do you have plans to educate or reach out to men in any way as part of your innovation?
Hi Sweta,
I enjoyed reading your idea. But I have a question: How are you going to encourage local women to participate in the program?
Also I think you can benefit from this paper:
A Conceptual Model for Empowerment of the Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal.
Author: Professor in Nursing Sarala Shrestha
Best Wishes,
Faatemeh.
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