Family Centered Approach in Primary Health Care: Experience from an Urban Area of Mangalore, India

Introduction. “Health for All” still eludes public health experts despite many approaches to prevent disease and promote health among urban poor. Several key illness factors lie beyond the conventional healthcare boundaries. Objective. To examine the effectiveness of family centered approach (FCA) i...

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Published in:TheScientificWorld 2015, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-8
Main Authors: Qadiri, Ghulam Jeelani, Akshaya, K. M., Majra, J. P., Shivalli, Siddharudha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childrens health
Cities
Community
Community involvement
Community Participation - methods
Community-Institutional Relations
Family Practice - methods
Health care
Health education
Health promotion
Humans
Illnesses
India
Longitudinal Studies
Malaria
Management
Maternal & child health
Medical schools
Outpatient care facilities
Primary care
Primary health care
Primary Health Care - methods
Public health
Public Health Practice - statistics & numerical data
Social aspects
Urban areas
Urban Population
Urban poverty
Variables
Vector-borne diseases
Womens health
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Summary:Introduction. “Health for All” still eludes public health experts despite many approaches to prevent disease and promote health among urban poor. Several key illness factors lie beyond the conventional healthcare boundaries. Objective. To examine the effectiveness of family centered approach (FCA) in addressing health and related issues in an urban area of Mangalore, India. Method. A longitudinal study was conducted in Bengre, an outreach centre of Mangalore from June 2011 to November 2013. Family folders were created with pertinent details. Demand generation and health education activities were conducted through two female community health link workers. An FCA package was implemented by medical and nursing interns, under supervision, to address the priority issues. Effect was assessed by comparing their practices and service utilization before and after the study. Results. About 809 families participated in this study. Social, cultural, and religious factors were responsible for viciousness of malaria and maternal and child health issues. FCA improved their perceptions and practices towards health and related issues. Significant ( P < 0.05 ) and sustained hike in service utilization was evident. Conclusion. FCA exposes key illness factors beyond the conventional care, eases need based healthcare implementation, and provides feasible and enduring solutions. Community involvement makes it more practicable.
ISSN:2356-6140
1537-744X
1537-744X
DOI:10.1155/2015/419192