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Evaluation of Women's Health Books: A Study of User Perceptions and Impact in Different Settings

This study evaluates the effectiveness of "Where Women Have No Doctor" and "A Book for Midwives" in providing life-saving health information, promoting information sharing, and their applicability in diverse contexts. The research examines user demographics, reactions, and areas for improvement based on surveys and case studies conducted in Guatemala. Findings suggest positive reception and usefulness of the books, with recommendations for enhancing their content and accessibility.

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Evaluation of Women's Health Books: A Study of User Perceptions and Impact in Different Settings

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  1. An Evaluation of Where Women Have No Doctor andA Book for Midwives Presented to the Hesperian Foundation By: Eleanor Hartzell, Joanna Hoffman, Dina Mikdadi, and Carrie Wood NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service April 23, 2009

  2. Research Questions • Do end users believe the books provide life-saving, practical information? • Do the books result in health information sharing? • Are the books useful in different contexts?

  3. Survey Background • Based on last year’s Capstone project • Added new variables • Covered two publications

  4. Limitations to the Survey • Convenience sampling • Access issues (computer & language) • Missing answers • Two versions of ABFM

  5. Sampling • Distributed to 823 users. • 246 responded- 30% of sampling frame.

  6. Demographic Information 04/18/09

  7. Who Uses the Books? • Health trainers/researchers (32.5%) • Volunteers (32.5%) • Non-profit workers (26.7%) • Midwives (27.5%), Nurses (23.3%), Community Health Workers (22.9%), Doctors (11.7%), 04/18/09

  8. Case Study

  9. Sites • ATOCHI- Comalapa • Observed workshop • Interviewed Executive Council and workshop participants • CODECOT-Xela • Interviewed midwives

  10. Limitations to the Case Study • Convenience sampling • Focused on only one country

  11. Reactions to the Books

  12. Positive Findings • Both books considered effective resources • Lead to information-sharing in group settings • Used as teaching and training materials • Generally relevant in varied cultural settings

  13. Areas for Improvement • Greater incorporation of traditional medicines • Decrease reliance on prescription drugs • Focus on planning for emergency care • More information on social factors related to teen mothers and pregnancy out of wedlock • Improving accessibility of content • Audiovisual resources for illiterate users • Translations

  14. Thank You!

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