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[Performance of self-help groups and their economic evaluation].

H D Engelhardt¹, A Trojan, S Nickel

¹Hochschule München, München, BRD. HDEngelhardt@web.de

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz

|February 4, 2009

Summary

Self-help groups provide valuable services, justifying financial investment. Their work is economically beneficial, with members contributing an estimated 700-900 EUR annually.

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Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits

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Published on: September 27, 2019

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Health Economics
Public Health

Context:

Self-help groups (SHGs) provide essential services but require financial support.
The economic profitability of SHGs for public entities and social health insurance is a key consideration.

Purpose:

To summarize and discuss empirical approaches and findings on the economic evaluation of SHGs.
To address the socio-political question of funding for self-help initiatives.

Summary:

SHGs are not free; they seek financial resources for their operations and support networks.
Empirical evidence suggests SHGs offer measurable services with positive effects for individuals and communities.
The monetary value of work done by SHG members is estimated at 700-900 EUR per member annually.

Impact:

Demonstrates the economic value of SHGs, supporting their case for public and social health insurance funding.
Provides a basis for evaluating the return on investment in self-help initiatives.
Highlights the socio-political importance of recognizing and funding the contributions of self-help groups.