Abstract
Background: The integrated child development services (ICDS) in the State of Gujarat, India, freely provides a take home ration to pregnant mother, adolescent, lactating mother and children. Objective was to explore the perception of program functionaries and beneficiaries regarding barrier in utilization of take-home ration infield practice area of urban health training center of Bhavnagar. Methods: We have conducted eighteen in depth interviews of program functionaries and beneficiaries residing in urban health primary centre field practice area regarding barrier in utilization of take-home ration. Results: Wastage, bad taste, sweetness, futile and unawareness were the main reason for non-utilization of take-home ration. Conclusions: There is need for behavior change communication in the community regarding the correct and optimum use of take-home ration.
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