ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS REGARDING GOVERNMENT MATERNAL BENEFIT SCHEMES AMONG BENEFICIARIES REGISTERED AT AANGANWADI CENTER IN DAUSA DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN

Women plays a pivotal role in the family, and pregnancy care should culminate in healthy mother with a healthy baby. Maternal mortality ratio is a vital index of the effectiveness of prevailing obstetric services and socioeconomic affluence of a country. The government has launched various schemes to promote institutional deliveries and reduce MMR. The present study intends to assess awareness of services rendered among beneficiaries. The main objective of the study to assess the awareness regarding the schemes among beneficiaries registered at Aanganwadi centers. The present study was carried out in Dausa District of Rajasthan. Random sampling technique was used for sample selection. Out of total population 500 beneficiary mothers registered at Aanganwadi centers were selected. Study tools used were pretested interview schedule. The data were compiled, coded and analysis was done. Awareness regarding government maternity benefits scheme among beneficiary mothers range from 0% (IGMSY) to 84.6% (108 Ambulance). The awareness among beneficiary mothers about important Government Maternity Benefit Schemes was very low. It was further observed that Aanganwadi center was the main source of information.

 

KEYWORDS: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Socioeconomic Affluence, MMR, Maternity Benefit Scheme.


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