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To explore the motivating factors for ASHAs in Uttar Pradesh from their own perspectives.

February 5, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Factors affecting the motivation of community health workers: Perspectives from Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Uttar Pradesh, India

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To explore the motivating factors for ASHAs in Uttar Pradesh from their own perspectives.
Conducted qualitative in-depth interviews with 40 ASHAs in ten districts.
Selected participants based on performance of their supervising ASHA Sanginis.
Transcribed and translated interviews for thematic analysis using NVivo 12.
Identified personal factors like self-efficacy and community respect as motivators.
Highlighted organizational support such as training and supervision as crucial for motivation.
Noted delayed payments and inadequate training as significant demotivating factors.

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Qualitative interviews uncover motivation and demotivation factors among ASHAs in Uttar Pradesh, indicating essential organizational needs.

Hart et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative interviews uncover motivation and demotivation factors among ASHAs in Uttar Pradesh, indicating essential organizational needs.