A Rapid Appraisal of constitution and activities of Rogi Kalyan Samiti in National Rural Health Mission at Sub District Hospital, Rural Hospital and Primary Health Centers in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra State
Journal Title: International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
The present study was carried out with an objective to study the constitution and activities of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS). It is a rapid appraisal study done in Yavatmal District, Amaravati Division in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra State. Using multistage purposive sampling design, 2 SDH, 9 RH and 18 PHCS were selected. The study subjects were RKS members (203 members), clients (5 IPD and 5 OPD patients) and beneficiaries (290 patients). Three study tools were used for data collection- 1. Giving self administered structured questionnaire translated in local language for RKS members, 2. Predesigned and pretested interview schedule was used for beneficiaries (patients), 3. Whenever needed the observations were done by investigator himself and were noted. Data thus collected was analysed using Stata software version 12.1. RKS was constituted during 2005-2007 with governing body following issuance of government of India guidelines. The governing body meetings were conducted per year since inception at the SDH/RH & PHCs. The result of present study indicated that the satisfactory working of RKS in the selected region.
Authors and Affiliations
Pralhad S. Chavan, Sulabha Akarte
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP383024
- DOI 10.7439/ijbar.v7i12.3801
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Evaluating the Effect of Nutritional Supplementation Combined with Counseling on Nutritional Recovery in Immune-Compromised Indian Children
Background: Malnutrition in an HIV-infected child leads to muscle wasting, micronutrient deficiency, impaired immune system and reduced ability to fight infections. It also increases the susceptibility to infections due...
A study of pattern of secretion of salivary melatonin in shift workers
Background: Globalization and industrialization lead round the clock service providers (shift workers) vulnerable for circadian rhythm sleep disorders Aim & Objective: To know how effect of shift work on secretory patter...
Tortuous abdominal aorta: A case report from cadaveric dissection with radiological emphasis
During routine dissection for MBBS first year in the region of abdomen, tortuous abdominal aorta was noticed in a female cadaver of approximately sixty five years of age. There was no dilatation or reduction in vessel wa...
Anticancer potential of aqueous extract of Mikania glomerata against H292 human lung cancer cell line
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to the human race with a history of documentation for almost 4000 years. The Mikania glomerata Sprengel, popularly known as 'guaco', have a long standing record of a...
Comparative evaluation for safety & potency of inactivated Cell Culture Rabies Vaccines from four Indian manufacturers
Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. Various cell culture rabies vaccines (CCRV) are recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) for pre- exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure therapeutic application. In the pr...