Abstract

Background: Quality of services, convenience of approach, lack of personal attention and long waitingtime have been found to be significant barriers for seeking health care in public sector, which requires tobe addressed. Objective: The present study was conducted with the objective to assess the health seekingbehavior and general health problems among female patients visiting a health center in Ambikapur. Materialsand Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 101 patients visiting a rural health center inAmbikapur. Result: The present study clearly reveals there is a preference for government health facilityamong female patients in the rural area of Ambikapur. Conclusion: This government health facility wasnearest as compared to other nearby government health facilities, it was affordable and a preferable choicefor the rural patients due to trust on the doctors and staff.

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