Utilization of Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme among tuberculosis patients registered in a designated microscopy center, Bangalore

Authors

  • K. T. Rabeensa Department of Community Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Swapna Jaswanth Department of Community Medicine, PES University Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Shashikala M. Department of Community Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Chandrakala C. Department of Community Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233481

Keywords:

Incentives, Nikshay Poshan Yojana, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background: Nutritional support plays an important role in the management of tuberculosis. To reduce malnutrition among those suffering from TB, the government of India started the Nikshay Poshan Yojana in 2018, offering a monthly incentive of INR 500 to each patient enrolled under the programme. Objective was to assess the utilization of financial benefits among tuberculosis patients registered under the scheme Nikshay Poshan Yojana.

Methods: Descriptive study was conducted among 137 tuberculosis patients registered under Nikshay portal of designated microscopy center (DMC). Interview was conducted and obtained necessary information.

Results: Among 116 responded tuberculosis patents, 83 (71.5%) received full and partly incentives throughout the course of treatment, among the beneficiary 61 (71.5%) were using their incentives for nutritional purpose.

Conclusions: Beneficiaries under Nikshay Poshan Yojana received incentives but not on timely basis.

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2023-10-31

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Rabeensa, K. T., Jaswanth, S., M., S., & C., C. (2023). Utilization of Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme among tuberculosis patients registered in a designated microscopy center, Bangalore. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(11), 4376–4379. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233481

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