IJCM_222A: Assessment of Implementation of Health and Wellness Centers in Kashmir Valley. A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Background: Health and wellness canters component were launched under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. In Kashmir, there was scarce data regarding health and wellness centers implementation therefore this study was undertaken to identify the gaps in implementation of the program at grassroot levels. Objective: to assess and compare the existing staff, services, lab services and infrastructure at health and wellness centers across ten districts of Kashmir valley. Methodology: a descriptive cross-sectional study was done to evaluate the implementation of health and wellness centers in ten districts of Kashmir valley. study population: staff at health and wellness centers study setting: selected health and wellness centers in 10 districts of Kashmir valley sampling: convenient sampling and random sampling 10 % of upgraded health and wellness center in each district at the beginning and 12 months of study. study timeline: 15months data collection 12 months interpretation 3 months study tools: preformed checklist, semi open questionnaires interviews Results: the results of the study indicated that there was still a gap in implementation of program as per guidelines. there were deficiencies in terms of yoga and wellness, proper space for health and wellness centers and staff was not trained properly about the program. Conclusion: this study was done in Kashmir valley to asess the implementation of health and wellness center component of Ayushman Bharat yojana. the study highlighted important deficiencies during the implementation of the program as per guidelines.