Status of Women after Joining the Profession as Lady Health Workers

Abstract

In Pakistan's reproductive and basic healthcare system, which serves women and children, a key group of community-based health professionals is known as Lady Health Workers (LHWs), also known as Community Health Workers. The objective of this study was to identify the opinions and experiences of these women in relation to their status in the family and community after starting their careers as LHWs. Primary data was gathered using a quantitative research approach from 262 respondents who were chosen at random from a list of LHWs employed in the rural areas of Lahore District. For data collection, an interview schedule was used. According to the study's findings, mostly respondents said that their family had complained that they had neglected them because of their work obligations. Majority respondents reported that the community people respected and valued them for their services, but they never got any incentive from their respective department/government on good performance. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that LHWs be given a supportive work environment so they may manage their job and family obligations.