Utilization of maternal health care and child immunization services at an urban health training center of a medical college in North India

Authors

  • Sangeeta Department of Community Medicine, Kalpana Chawla GMC, Karnal,Haryana,India
  • Rajesh Garg Department of Community Medicine, Kalpana Chawla GMC, Karnal,Haryana,India
  • Nitika Sharma Department of Community Medicine, Kalpana Chawla GMC, Karnal,Haryana,India
  • Sonali Department of Pathology, Kalpana Chawla GMC, Karnal, Haryana,India
  • Himani Dureja Department of Ophthalmology, Kalpana Chawla GMC, Karnal, Haryana,India
  • Anupam Berwal Dept. of Microbiology, KalpanaChawla GMC, Karnal,Haryana,India

Keywords:

MCH, early registration, immunization, utilization.

Abstract

Introduction: Reproductive span and childhood are vulnerable phases of life. Ineffective utilization of MCH services leads to mortality among mothers and children. Present study was undertaken with the aim to assess utilization of MCH services at the urban health training center of a medical college in Karnal. Material and Methods: A retrospective record based study was undertaken at the UHTC of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Haryana from April 2020 to December 2020. Data was analyzed using MS Excel. Results: Various parameters like early registration of pregnancy, ANC registration and immunization services were assessed and numbers were illustrated using charts.Conclusion: Increase in awareness activities should be carried out for effective MCH services utilization.

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Published

2021-07-31

How to Cite

Sangeeta, Rajesh Garg, Nitika Sharma, Sonali, Himani Dureja, & Anupam Berwal. (2021). Utilization of maternal health care and child immunization services at an urban health training center of a medical college in North India. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(13), 119–122. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/2085

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