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Baseline Surveys Baseline surveys were conducted in order to understand the health needs of the poor and the current utilization pattern of health services, before developing a suitable insurance scheme for them. The objective of the study was to make a baseline evaluation of the disease and hospital utilization and expenditure patterns in rural and urban areas in Andhra Pradesh. The findings were documented and used to develop a unique insurance product and delivery mechanism for the poor. Hysterectomy Surveys A survey was conducted on the reproductive health of rural women focusing on the hysterectomy rate, social, psychological and physical causes and effects of hysterectomy and other influencing factors. The hysterectomy rate was found to be higher between the ages of 18 to 45 years.
Survey on Migrant Labourers A survey was carried out aimed at gathering baseline data on migrant labourers' family profiles, health conditions, migration patterns and the life of a child under such conditions such as child care, health, schooling and future. HFF undertook this survey with the intention of providing basic healthcare and nutritious food, and to improve the literacy levels of children from construction sites. We also conduct health camps to increase awareness, and to help develop and build capacity of the health workers to create linkages in the community.
Several awareness workshops and seminars have been conducted on the changing healthcare scenario, thereby increasing awareness and disseminating knowledge. Health Insurance – A Better Understanding As part of HFF’s commitment to create awareness among grassroot NGO’s about the latest advancements, innovations and trends in healthcare management, a one-day workshop was conducted on ‘Health Insurance – A Better Understanding’. It was attended by a large number of NGO representatives from networks like CMAI as well as grassroots NGO’s like MYRADA, COVA, ASP, etc. Innovative healthcare financing for the NGO sector A two-day workshop for the state-level officers of the AP Dalit-Bahujan Co-operative Federation was conducted with the focus on understanding insurance, specifically health insurance and different Health Financing models as part of our initial training for implementing Health Financing Mechanisms in the community. Full life-cycle health management – focusing on promotion, prevention and cure A 10-month Community Health Educator training program for Community Animators of MV Foundation was carried out. As part of the health education program, we develop the capacity of the animators to build the community by teaching them how to conduct health camps.
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