A study to assess the awareness and uptake of Janani Suraksha Yojana among the women attending a tertiary care hospital
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20243657Keywords:
Maternal health, Awareness, Maternal and child healthcare, Maternal mortality, Janani Suraksha YojanaAbstract
Background: Maternal mortality continues to be a pressing issue in India, necessitating ongoing efforts to improve maternal health and reduce the maternal mortality ratio. Launched in 2011, the Janani Suraksha Yojana is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at incentivizing pregnant women to deliver in health facilities. This study examines the awareness and uptake of the JSY scheme among women attending a tertiary care hospital in Udaipur.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Pannadhay Zanana Hospital, MBGH, Udaipur, over six months. A total of 260 women meeting the inclusion criteria participated. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, assessing awareness and uptake of the scheme. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were performed using SPSS v25, with significance set at p<0.05.
Results: The majority of participants (70.8%) were aged 20-30 years. Literacy rates were high, with 79.2% of participants being literate. Most participants (93.1%) were unemployed, and 75.4% resided in rural areas. Socioeconomic analysis showed that 45.4% belonged to the lower middle class. Awareness of the JSY scheme was (69.6%), with high utilization rates (87.7%). ASHAs were the primary source of information about the scheme (42%).
Conclusions: The JSY scheme has successfully reached a significant portion of its target population, demonstrating high awareness and utilization among women attending tertiary care in Udaipur.
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