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The steps for generating a village health map
The health mapping exercise is to be done in order understand the broad lay of the village/ neighbourhood so that the spatial issues related to access of services can be understood. The map gives an idea, about which area is isolated, which area is further from the clinic and so on. The map also provides information about the household and individuals with different health problems. This mapping can identify who could be supportive neighbours, if neighbourhood support is required. This exercise will help to reach out the household for individual interview also this will help us to learn that how many households had health related problem in last one year.
The village health map can easily be drawn during a village/ neighbourhood meeting where members from the community are present. It can be a little difficult to maintain order if the number of participants exceeds 40 or 50.
The health mapping exercise is to be done in order understand the broad lay of the village/ neighbourhood so that the spatial issues related to access of services can be understood. The map gives an idea, about which area is isolated, which area is further from the clinic and so on. The map also provides information about the household and individuals with different health problems. This mapping can identify who could be supportive neighbours, if neighbourhood support is required. This exercise will help to reach out the household for individual interview also this will help us to learn that how many households had health related problem in last one year.
The village health map can easily be drawn during a village/ neighbourhood meeting where members from the community are present. It can be a little difficult to maintain order if the number of participants exceeds 40 or 50.
