Awareness and utilization pattern of RCH  (Reproductive Child Health) program among rural  women of Haryana and Rajasthan

Prof.Pratibha J.Mishra

Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Awareness and utilization pattern of RCH (Reproductive Child Health) program among rural women of Haryana and Rajasthan

Prof. Pratibha J. Mishra

Abstract :

Reproductive life is a very personal, private and forbidden subject in our society. People often do not discuss problems related to reproductive health. The present study was conducted to access the Awareness and Utilization pattern of rural women regarding RCH (Reproduction Child Health) program launched in 1997–98 by the government of India 300 rural women were selected randomly from a cluster of villages from Hisar & Karnal districts of Haryana and Bikaner & Naguar districts of Rajasthan. Data were collected with the help of a well structured interview schedule.Vast majority of the respondents (92.66%) were aware about the existence of program & about beneficiaries of the program that is children o–6 years (90%), pregnant women (81.66%) and lactating (86.33%) women. Although the same number of respondents were using the program. Large number of respondents were aware as well as utilizing services rendered through the program. An integrated approach will enable women to exercise their option and control over the use of reproductive health care programs for effective Reproductive health care Management.