| An assessment of functioning of mobile medical units in Jharkhand. | |
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PMID: 20108880 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: A scheme of Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) has been initiated under NRHM in Jharkhand state from the year 2008 in an effort to take healthcare to doorstep of the public in rural areas, especially in underserved areas. The objective of the study was to assess the functioning of Medical Mobile Units in Jharkhand through rapid assessment mode. METHODS: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in three selected districts of Jharkhand state during September-December 2008. Data was collected through in-depth interview using semistructured schedules with State Programme Managers, Chief Medical Officers, District programme managers, staff of MMU and beneficiaries. RESULTS: The scheme provided curative and diagnostic facilities like X-ray, ultra sound, and blood test to the poor and under-served areas. More than 90% of clients reported availability of medicines in MMUs. However, more than 90% of them had no prior information about the day and time of visits by the MMUs. Some of the operational difficulties being faced by the scheme were reported to be vibrations of generator disturbing the lab investigations, poor condition of the road, unwillingness of doctors to go in far-off areas and heavy workload. CONCLUSION: The scheme of MMUs has been successful in providing health services to the poor and under-served areas. |
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Authors:
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A Kumar; P Khattar; V K Tiwari; J P Shivdasani; N Dhar; Deoki Nandan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of public health Volume: 53 ISSN: 0019-557X ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Public Health Publication Date: 2009 Jul-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-29 Completed Date: 2010-03-03 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400673 Medline TA: Indian J Public Health Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-60 Citation Subset: IM |
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Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur. |
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Administrative Personnel Adult Female Humans India Interviews as Topic Male Mobile Health Units / organization & administration* Program Evaluation* Young Adult |
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