Nurse Mentoring Methodology orients the nurse mentors on principles of mentoring, adult learning practices, rapport building, their roles and responsibilities, documentation, record keeping and other quality improvement initiatives.
UP TSU conducted exploratory conversations with mothers of zero dose children as part of the Zero Dose Learning Agenda (ZDLA). This research aimed to identify the local determinants leading to missed childhood vaccinations in specific geographies and examine gendered barriers to immunisation. This brief summarises the insights exploring gendered barriers impacting childhood immunisation and strategies to mitigate these barriers, focusing on gender inequality.
Gender is a key social determinant of health, shaping both access and delivery of healthcare services. Achieving universal health coverage relies on equipping healthcare providers with an understanding of gender norms affecting healthcare utilization, access, and outcomes. This knowledge brief presents a framework to systematically integrate gender-responsive care into training programs for public health cadres in Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) to reduce neonatal mortality from birth asphyxia by training Staff Nurses and ANMs. The evaluation revealed gaps like inconsistent knowledge transfer and limited practical exposure. The program was revised to integrate adult learning principles, hands-on training, and better facilitator-to-participant ratios, ensuring uniform skill acquisition and improved newborn care.
