Identifying the Deficiencies in Availability of Services and Manpower at Primary Health Centers (PHCs) of Kashmir: A Descriptive Study

Sheema Samreen; Ambrine Ashraf; Muzamil Hasssan; S.M.Salim Khan

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Identifying the Deficiencies in Availability of Services and Manpower at Primary Health Centers (PHCs) of Kashmir: A Descriptive Study

Sheema Samreen, Ambrine Ashraf, Muzamil Hasssan, S. M. Salim Khan

Abstract :

After declaration of Alma Ata, the importance of primary health care are recognized all over the world. Primary health care is provided by primary health centers (PHCs) in India. To maintain the quality of services provided by PHC Indian Health Standards were set in 2007 by National Rural Health Mission and revised in 2012.This cross study was done with aim to identify the deficiencies in the availability of services and manpower at PHC of Kashmir. Four PHCs each were selected after line listing all PHCs in center, south and north Kashmir respectively. Data was collected by interviewing the medical officer at the selected PHCs using a preformed questionnaire. The services at PHCs are not at par with the set standards. There is gross deficiency in the availability of manpower and assured services. The standards set need to be taken seriously by authorities in order to provide quality care to community and improve our health care