Challenges faced by clients of RBSK: A mixed method study from Uttarakhand, India

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dc.contributor.authorMehta, A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorSaxena, V.en_US
dc.contributor.authorKhapre, M.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-19T04:58:21Z
dc.date.available2023-08-19T04:58:21Z
dc.date.issued2022-09
dc.description.abstractBackground- Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram was launched in 2013, to reduce mortality and morbidity in children due to prevalent birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, and developmental delays. The strategy employed is early detection and management of health conditions. Mobile health teams (MHTs) and District early intervention centers (DEIC) are set up for screening, management, and referral of beneficiaries. Methodology – A concurrent mixed method study was conducted in Uttarakhand for exploring challenges faced by clients and to assess client satisfaction regarding services provided under the program. Caregivers of beneficiaries were interviewed telephonically about the challenges they faced while availing the facilities. Result- It was found that out of 41 caregivers of beneficiaries, 13 (31.7%) faced challenges while availing the services, and 2 (4.87%) were dissatisfied with the services. Challenges faced by caregivers were out-ofpocket expenditure on transportation, food and stay, long time in referral and unavailability of beds, unavailability of medicines, and failed treatment. Conclusion- The majority of the caregivers were satisfied with the referral and treatment provided. RBSK provides free-of-cost treatment to children but the indirect cost that the caregivers have to pay for travel, stay and multiple visits pose a challenge for utilization of the services.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMPH, Departmentof Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Email address -aprajitamehta3@gmail.comMobile–8437662022en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMD, Professor and Head, Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Email address-dr_vsaxena@rediffmail.com; Mobile-8475000294en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMD, Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Email address-drmeenaxi@ymail.com; Mobile–8275395006en_US
dc.identifier.citationMehta A., Saxena V., Khapre M.. Challenges faced by clients of RBSK: A mixed method study from Uttarakhand, India. Indian Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine. 2022 Sept; 53(3): 206-211en_US
dc.identifier.issn0301-1216
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/224015
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherDepartment of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005, India.en_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume53en_US
dc.source.urihttps://ijpsm.co.in/index.php/ijpsm/article/view/17/14en_US
dc.subjectChild Healthen_US
dc.subjectChallengesen_US
dc.subjectRBSKen_US
dc.subjectUttarakhanden_US
dc.titleChallenges faced by clients of RBSK: A mixed method study from Uttarakhand, Indiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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