PhD. Research Scholar, Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, VIP Rd. Upper Hengrabari, Guwahati, Assam
The present study tries to find out the access to primary health care services. Primary health care services are very important for the health outcomes of the mother and that of the child and in ensuring that both maternal and child deaths are prevented. These types of services also positively contribute to improve the health status and also economic development. Study of these services is necessary in developing areas where infrastructure to deliver these services is minimal or lacking. This study has been done in two development block of Jorhat district. A cross sectional household survey was conducted for the sample of 242. Accessibility has been studies in three aspects like availability, affordability and acceptability. Study also tries to cover the disparities in accessibility in different socio-economic groups.
Accessibility, Availability, Acceptability, Primary Health Care
