A comparative study to assess the awareness and knowledge regarding mission Indradhanush among PHC workers and CHC workers, those who are working in the rural area of Anand district

Abstract

Aims: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding mission Indradhanush 2. To compare the level of knowledge of PHC & CHC Workers.

Materials and Methods: Descriptive research design was used and non probability convenient sampling technique was adopted to achieve the goal of the study. The tool consist of two parts. First part consist demographic data of the sample and second part consist of knowledge questionnaires. The Community Health Centre (CHC) Primary Health Centre (PHC) (30 CHC & 30 PHC workers) residing in selected area of Anand District.

Result: The data was collected by using self structured questionnaires and the tool was organized in two parts. (Demographic characteristics, Knowledge on mission Indradhanush). The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference in overall mean knowledge score between CHC & PHC workers on MI. Level of knowledge of scores among CHC workers, the mean score and SD score was 15.16+ 2.30. Level of knowledge of score among PHC workers, the mean score and SD score was 13.76+ 1.94. The overall mean knowledge score on mission Indradhanush for CHC workers were 15.16 (75.8%) whereas mean knowledge score for PHC workers were 13.76 (68.8%). Significant difference in PHC & CHC workers on mission Indradhanush. [„t‟=2.59] (P<0.05, df= 58). It indicates that CHC workers had more knowledge than PHC workers regarding mission Indradhanush. CHC workers had 0% of poor, 43.33% of average and 56.66% of good knowledge on mission Indradhanush. PHC workers had 0% of poor, 73.33% of average and 26.6% good knowledge on mission Indradhanush.

Conclusion: Statistically there was a significant difference in mean knowledge score between PHC & CHC workers on mission Indradhanush. It indicates that CHC workers had more knowledge than PHC workers regarding mission Indradhanush. Key Words: Assess, Knowledge, Mission indradhanush, CHC workers, PHC workers.