Evaluation of Danta Bhagya Yojane: A Flagship Programme of Government of Karnataka
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Program evaluation offers a systematic approach to examine health promotion initiative and guides to understand the impact a program has on the target population it serves. It is crucial that evaluation produces the information needed to improve the effectiveness of health promotion efforts to keep the program sustainable. Objective: The purpose of this study is aimed to evaluate the process and the outcome in term of effectiveness of Danta Bhagya Yojane. Methodology: A mixed method approach involving qualitative and quantitative method was employed based on a concurrent triangulation design.Data was collected via interviews, questionnaires, records and field notes. Evidence was triangulated to evaluate the programme. Results: An overall improvement in OHRQoL among the beneficiaries was observed. The data collected from Dental institutions and government office indicated minimum coverage of beneficiaries under this scheme. The Qualitative study revealed that scheme has affected by the shortage of resources lack of awareness about the scheme, delay in payments to ASHA workers and difficulty in transportation and mobility of older adults. Conclusion: The Danta Bhagya Scheme has a huge potential to improve the oral health related quality of life of older adults specially who belongs to the lower socio-economic status and are underserved. The findings suggested there is a need to implement and support strategies that are known to increase the awareness and motivation about the scheme. It is recommended that all the stakeholder should join hand to make this scheme more sustainable and take it to the next level.
Authors and Affiliations
Niharika Benjamin, Umashankar G. K, Vishakha Rani, Rukmini J N
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