Addressing the social determinants of health : a case study from the Mitanin (community health worker) programme in India

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2014

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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Action on social determinants of health (defined as ‘the circumstances in which people are born, grow up, live, work and age’) involved raising awareness on rights, mobilizing women’s collectives, revitalizing local political structures and social action targeting both the community and government service providers. Through these processes, the Mitanins (Community Health Workers) developed identities as agents of change and advocates for the community, both with respect to local cultural and gender norms and in ensuring accountability of service providers. The role of the Mitanins and the relative autonomy of the Mitanin Programme infrastructure were some factors underpinning empowerment and successful action.

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INDIA, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, HEALTH SYSTEM, HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH-CARE DELIVERY, SOUTH ASIA, HUMAN SECURITY

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Nandi, S., & Schneider, H. (2014). Addressing the social determinants of health: a case study from the Mitanin (community health worker) programme in India. Health Policy and Planning, 29, ii71-ii81. doi:10.1093/heapol/czu074

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