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

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.