Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of AYUSH doctors, evaluation of MHTs working in RBSK and client satisfaction

Sachin Parmar; S. B. Bansal; Deepa Raghunath; Ananad Patidar

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162568

Authors

Sachin Parmar Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
S. B. Bansal Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Deepa Raghunath Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Ananad Patidar Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162568

Keywords:

MHT, RBSK, 4Ds

Abstract

Background: Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is newly launched programme under NRHM, under which screening of 6 month to 18 year children done by AYUSH doctors. The objective was to evaluate the infrastructure and staff available with mobile health teams (MHTs), knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of AYUSH doctors regarding 4Ds and client satisfaction for screening done by AYUSH doctors.

Methods: Two blocks from each Indore and Ujjain district were randomly selected and observational check list made according to norms of RBSK was used for assessment of staffing pattern, availability of equipment’s with mobile health team. A pretested questionnaire is used to evaluate KAP of AYUSH doctors and client satisfaction.

Results: According to the norms of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram all the mobile health teams were deficient in terms of human resources and equipments. All the doctors under study were graduate in AYURVEDA, most of them were trained for RBSK and having good knowledge regarding the 4Ds, a significant difference was observed in their attitude and practice with regards to referrals and examination of children. Most of the beneficiaries were satisfied with the screening services.

Conclusions: All Mobile Health Teams were deficient in paramedical staff and tool kit for screening where the used tools were replaced only once a year. And there is difference in attitude and practice of MHT doctors.

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Operational guidelines Rastriya Bal swasthya karyakram (RBSK). Child Health Screening and Intervention Services under NRHM. Ministry of Health and Family welfare. 2013 Available at: http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/RBSK/Resource_Documents/RBSK%20Resource%20Material.pdf.

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RBSK resource material. Available at: http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/RBSK/Resource_Documents/RBSK%20Resource%20Material.pdf.