An Evaluation of Maternal Health Care Services in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This study covers the services of Primary Healthcare Centers in Thanjavur District. It examines the visitors' view of how they utilized these PHC Services. The study concentrates on How PHC helps to the rural population. Moreover, what are factors controlling PHCs. To identify the challenges that prevent PHCs from utilizing resources, the study has been conducted in All PHCs of Thanjavur district. A survey was done on the PHC users and asking about their services. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the current services of PHCs in Thanjavur district from the perspective of patients. A Questionnaire created and used to collect the information using by direct investigation method. The questions asked to mother and collect feedback directly. From the Findings, the PHCs of Thanjavur district is good in providing health services. It observed that the people effectively utilizing the services of PHC and Health sub-centers for vaccination and emergency basis. They have awareness about the utilization of PHC services, drugs, vaccinations and Government schemes. The contribution of village nurses is to improve the people's knowledge about PHCs Services in their area. Frequent awareness programs is required to reach government schemes among users.

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S. Geetha, R. Maniyosai

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  • EP ID EP651826
  • DOI 10.24247/ijeefusaug20192
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S. Geetha, R. Maniyosai (2019). An Evaluation of Maternal Health Care Services in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Environment, Ecology, Family and Urban Studies (IJEEFUS), 9(4), 11-16. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-651826