1Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka-576104
2Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka-576104
3Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka-576104
Objective
To study the knowledge and utilization of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) services among women.
Study Design
Descriptive survey.
Material and Methods
A sample size of 225 women from Udupi.
Statistical Analysis Used
Frequency and percentage to describe sample characteristics, knowledge level and utilization of ICDS services. Chi-square test to find the association between knowledge and selected variables.
Results
Out of 225 women 49.3% had average knowledge and 46.7% with poor knowledge regarding ICDS. Among pregnant women there was 74.1% utilization of supplementary nutrition and 7.4% utilization of immunization. Among lactating mothers there was 76.2% utilization of supplementary nutrition, 4.8% utilization of health education. Mothers having children revealed that, there was 71.1% utilization of supplementary nutrition, 58.3% utilization of health checkup, 69.3% utilization of non-formal preschool education, 26.7% full and 50.5% partial utilization of immunization services. The main reason for not utilizing ICDS services were due to household work (43%), distance from anganwadi (40%) and due to lack of awareness (13%).
Conclusion
Accurate information and encouragement from health personnel will further help to improve the knowledge and utilization of ICDS services.
Knowledge, utilization, health checkup, supplementary nutrition, preschool education, immunization, health education
