Perceptions of and challenges faced by primary healthcare workers about preconception services in rural India: A qualitative study using focus group discussion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing preconception care through healthcare workers at the primary health care level is a crucial intervention to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, consequently reducing neonatal mortality. Despite the availability of evidence, this window of opportunity remains unaddressed in many countries, including India. The public health care system is primarily accessed by rural and tribal Indian population. It is essential to know the frontline healthcare workers perception about preconception care. The study aimed to identify barriers and suggestions for framing appropriate strategies for implementing preconception care through primary health centers.

Methods

The authors conducted a qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs) with 45 healthcare workers in

SUBMITTER: Chutke AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9432348 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature