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The Local Heroes Project: a youth-led pan-India hyperlocal crisis relief model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patil, Dhrumil; Shah, Priyansh; Rao, Shirish; Arora, Anoushka; Shah, Devarsh; Sarangi, Pratik; Gogoi, Krittika; Dutta, Manaswi; Thakore, Yashsri; Pawar, Srushti; Zhang, Zhenyu; Swaroop, Mamta.
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  • Patil D; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Shah P; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.
  • Rao S; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Arora A; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.
  • Shah D; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Sarangi P; Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, India.
  • Gogoi K; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Dutta M; Smt. Nathiba Hargovandas Lakhmichand Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, India.
  • Thakore Y; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Pawar S; Baroda Medical College, Vadodara, India.
  • Zhang Z; World Youth Heart Federation, Vadodara, India.
  • Swaroop M; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, India.
Front Public Health ; 11: 1282289, 2023.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38145070
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

There was shortage of essential diagnostic and therapeutic supplies in public hospitals during the second wave of COVID-19 in India. Materials and

methods:

The Local Heroes Project, a hyperlocal project initiated by the World Youth Heart Federation (WYHF). Pilot project was conducted in six cities, and a nationwide project was scaled up to 58 city groups with 438 volunteers. Three-step model of needs assessment, fundraising, and establishment of the supply chain was undertaken. A national team was formed consisting of representatives from multiple international organizations and stakeholders. Local Volunteers were recruited and empowered in each city to conduct donation drives. The Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) model was used to assess the impact of the intervention.

Results:

48.2% of the city groups completed needs assessment and 37.9% completed their donations. Factors such as team strength more than 4, local needs assessment, regular reporting during monthly meeting, receptive local administration, donation to more than 2 health centers and donation of supplies worth >= Rs 5,000 in each city (raw coverage 0.44, consistency 1) were more important contributors for success of the outcome. Supplies worth INR 2.45 million were donated.

Conclusion:

Hyperlocal projects can effectively address essential supply shortages. A three-step model of needs assessment, fundraising, and supply chain establishment can be an effective approach. Community involvement and donations are crucial for the success and sustainability of such projects.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Pandemias / COVID-19 Límite: Adolescent / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Front Public Health Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Pandemias / COVID-19 Límite: Adolescent / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Front Public Health Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Suiza