A cross sectional study to identify the existing gaps in implementation Indian Public Health Standards in Primary Health Centres of South Kashmir

Dr Ghulam Hassan Khatana; Dr S.M.Salim Khan

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

A cross sectional study to identify the existing gaps in implementation Indian Public Health Standards in Primary Health Centres of South Kashmir

Dr Ghulam Hassan Khatana, Dr S. M. Salim Khan

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: There is widespread and growing demand for a good quality primary health care in India. Present study was done with objective to find the existing gaps in implementation of recommendations of Indian public Health Standards in Primary Health Centres of South Kashmir. METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted in randomly selected PHCs of 5 districts of South Kashmir. Checklist from IPHS draft was used to interview in–charge Medical officers of the Primary Health Centres. RESULTS: There was shortage of essential human resources, especially Medical officer (MBBS) and laboratory technicians in PHCs. Wide gap was found in availability of various services especially in terms of availability of diagnostic facilities and services for health promotion and disease prevention and monitoring of sub–centres affiliated with concerned Primary health Centres. CONCLUSION: The identified gaps should be addressed on priority bases and services at PHCs should be enhanced through adequate manpower & infrastructure