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Journal of Global Public Health 1(2):p 61-66, July-Dec 2019. | DOI:
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Utilization of Health Services Among Population Residing in Selected Rural Community
Gaganpreet Kaur , Gaganpreet Kaur1 , Hardeep Kaur2 , Mandeep Kaur3
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Gaganpreet Kaur, Hardeep Kaur, Mandeep Kaur. Utilization of Health Services Among Population Residing in Selected Rural Community. Journal of Global Public Health. 2019;1(2):61-66.
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Introduction: Health-care system in a society must be built around the term of equity so that each individual should have equal opportunities for maintaining good health, but human societies are characterized by unevenness at every aspect, and it has even not spared the health-care system. Planning for health services provision depends on the health needs and Health Seeking Behavior of the population. Aim of study: The study is intended to assess the utilization of health services among population residing in selected rural community of district Faridkot. Methodology: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used. 200 adults residing in selected village were selected through two stage cluster random sampling technique. Tools used were Socio-demographic data sheet and interview schedule to assess utilization of health services from study subjects after seeking willingness. Analysis was done by using the descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Study reported that out of 200 study subjects residing in village Bajakhana, majority of study subjects i.e. 63.5% (127) were sick and 36.5% (73) study subjects were not sick in the last one year. From 127 study subjects who were sick, maximum 86.6% (110) of study subjects had taken treatment and rest of 13.3% (17) study subjects had not taken treatment. Age, religion, qualification, occupation and marital status of adults showed statistically significant impact on utilization of health care services Conclusion: Study concluded that health care seeking behavior varies with age, educational status, occupation, marital status and religion. Government services were preferred than the private services by study population.
Keywords: Assess, Health Services, Utilization, Rural Community.
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