ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF KASHMIR

Dr. Saima Habeeb, Dr. Mir Uzma Ashraf*

DOI :

DOI.ORG/10.59551/IJHMP.25832069.2023.4.1.111

ABSTRACT :

The present study was conducted to assess the utilization of maternal health services among tribal communities of Kashmir. Quantitative approach with descriptive research purposive sampling technique. The tool used was semi structured interview schedule. The sample consisted of 100 tribal women who belonged to Pahari and Gujar communities from Pahalgam, district Anantnag who were selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used was semi structured interview schedule. The data related to utilization of maternal health services were collected from 14-02-2022 to 20-04-2022. The data regarding utilization of maternal health services categorized into antenatal services, intra-natal services and post natal services. The result showed most of the tribal women utilized the maternal health services. But few women did not utilize the services.

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