a6ab121d-207d-4aab-8c89-b4b12172562a20250530080250864wseas:wseasmdt@crossref.orgMDT DepositWSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT2224-34961790-507910.37394/232015http://wseas.org/wseas/cms.action?id=4031110202511020252110.37394/232015.2025.21https://wseas.com/journals/ead/2025.phpShilpaR.Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIAHarold AndrewPatrickCMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIAhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3295-5816N.SathyanarayanaSOC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIAhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4185-7751JacquelineKareemSchool of Education, Christ (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka INDIAhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1759-5827Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in providing healthcare services in rural and urban areas of Bengaluru. It explores their role efficacy, role clarity, job satisfaction, and social relations while identifying challenges such as workload, financial insecurity, and training deficits that impact their performance. The study provides insights into systemic improvements needed to enhance the efficiency and satisfaction of ASHAs in public healthcare. Study Design/Methodology/Approach: A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from 400 respondents (ASHAs and community members), and 286 valid responses were analyzed (122 rural, 164 urban). Structured questionnaires and focus group discussions captured qualitative and quantitative insights. Secondary data from the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and government reports provided contextual understanding. Data analysis utilized SPSS 27 for quantitative techniques (ANOVA, t-tests) and NVIVO for qualitative analysis. Cronbach’s Alpha assessed reliability, ensuring internal consistency in role efficacy, clarity, stress, satisfaction, and social relations constructs. Findings: ASHAs serve as a crucial link between healthcare systems and communities, with rural ASHAs demonstrating strong interpersonal trust but facing infrastructure deficits. Urban ASHAs confront population density, distrust, and increased workload. Role efficacy remains stable across locations, but urban ASHAs show greater autonomy. Training deficits, workload stress, and financial insecurity significantly impact role satisfaction. Rural ASHAs exhibit greater job role confusion, while urban ASHAs report social constraints. Significant differences in stress arise from knowledge gaps and disrupted work-life balance, affecting mental health and efficiency. Enhanced training, financial incentives, and psychosocial support are critical for sustaining ASHAs' contributions. 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