How useful do communities find the health and wellness centres? A qualitative assessment of India's new policy for primary health care
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Primary Health Care
- Health Services Research
Background
- Global and Indian policy focus on primary health care (PHC) is increasing.
- Previous low utilization of Indian government PHC facilities noted.
- Over 100,000 Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) established since 2018 to improve rural PHC access.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore rural community perceptions and experiences with Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs).
- To assess the usefulness and impact of HWC services on primary health care access.
Main Methods
- Qualitative inquiry conducted in Chhattisgarh state.
- Fourteen focus group discussions with rural community members.
- Utilized the accessibility, availability, acceptability, and quality (AAAQ) framework.
Main Results
- HWCs enhanced access to a wider range of curative services, notably for noncommunicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes).
- Community reported satisfaction with medicine availability, point-of-care tests, and effective treatment.
- Gaps identified in services for injuries, dental, and mental health; challenges with referrals to higher facilities noted.
Conclusions
- HWC services align well with community needs for curative primary care.
- Community willingness to use government PHC facilities increases with relevant, functional, and accessible services.
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