Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India
Mainstreaming of AYUSH and revitalization of local health traditions is one of the innovative components of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in the state of Odisha, India. In this study, an attempt was made to assess the potential of collocating AYUSH to improve maternal health services in t...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Elsevier
2016-04-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947616301334 |
| _version_ | 1819074221268008960 |
|---|---|
| author | Ranjit Kumar Dehury Suhita Chopra Chatterjee |
| author_facet | Ranjit Kumar Dehury Suhita Chopra Chatterjee |
| author_sort | Ranjit Kumar Dehury |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Mainstreaming of AYUSH and revitalization of local health traditions is one of the innovative components of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in the state of Odisha, India. In this study, an attempt was made to assess the potential of collocating AYUSH to improve maternal health services in tribal dominated Jaleswar block of the Balasore district. In addition, the study aimed at unearthing the underlying challenges and constraints in mainstreaming AYUSH and linking it with the Maternal Health Program.
Review of the policy documents and guidelines, both central and state government, was made to assess the implementation of AYUSH in Odisha. Primary data were collected through interviews with AYUSH doctors, district and block level health administrators, and tribal women.
The study revealed the inadequacy of basic amenities, infrastructure, drugs, and consumables in the health centers for integrating AYUSH in the delivery of maternal health services. Analysis of the job chart and work pattern of AYUSH doctors showed underutilization of their specialized knowledge to treat patients. Lack of continued medical education, standard operating procedures for treatment and spatial marginalization made suboptimal utilization of AYUSH services. This is unfortunate given the fact that such regions are economically underdeveloped and already have a distinct orientation toward indigenous health systems. AYUSH, on account of its holistic approach and proven cost-effectiveness, could be a viable option for improving maternal health in the region.
The study concluded that although there is huge scope for integrating AYUSH in Maternal Health Program under the ongoing NRHM, the full potential is yet to be exploited. |
| first_indexed | 2024-12-21T18:06:04Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-c1fee65acb1a445c9dee34986e31b9e1 |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 0975-9476 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-12-21T18:06:04Z |
| publishDate | 2016-04-01 |
| publisher | Elsevier |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine |
| spelling | doaj.art-c1fee65acb1a445c9dee34986e31b9e12022-12-21T18:54:56ZengElsevierJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine0975-94762016-04-017212413110.1016/j.jaim.2015.11.003Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, IndiaRanjit Kumar Dehury0Suhita Chopra Chatterjee1Department of Health Care Management, Goa Institute of Management, Panaji, Goa, IndiaDepartment of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, IndiaMainstreaming of AYUSH and revitalization of local health traditions is one of the innovative components of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in the state of Odisha, India. In this study, an attempt was made to assess the potential of collocating AYUSH to improve maternal health services in tribal dominated Jaleswar block of the Balasore district. In addition, the study aimed at unearthing the underlying challenges and constraints in mainstreaming AYUSH and linking it with the Maternal Health Program. Review of the policy documents and guidelines, both central and state government, was made to assess the implementation of AYUSH in Odisha. Primary data were collected through interviews with AYUSH doctors, district and block level health administrators, and tribal women. The study revealed the inadequacy of basic amenities, infrastructure, drugs, and consumables in the health centers for integrating AYUSH in the delivery of maternal health services. Analysis of the job chart and work pattern of AYUSH doctors showed underutilization of their specialized knowledge to treat patients. Lack of continued medical education, standard operating procedures for treatment and spatial marginalization made suboptimal utilization of AYUSH services. This is unfortunate given the fact that such regions are economically underdeveloped and already have a distinct orientation toward indigenous health systems. AYUSH, on account of its holistic approach and proven cost-effectiveness, could be a viable option for improving maternal health in the region. The study concluded that although there is huge scope for integrating AYUSH in Maternal Health Program under the ongoing NRHM, the full potential is yet to be exploited.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947616301334AYUSHMaternal Health ProgramNational Rural Health MissionTraditional medicineTribal health |
| spellingShingle | Ranjit Kumar Dehury Suhita Chopra Chatterjee Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine AYUSH Maternal Health Program National Rural Health Mission Traditional medicine Tribal health |
| title | Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India |
| title_full | Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India |
| title_fullStr | Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India |
| title_short | Dissociated reality vis-a-vis integrative planning of AYUSH in Maternal Health Program: A situational analysis in Jaleswar block of Balasore district of Odisha, India |
| title_sort | dissociated reality vis a vis integrative planning of ayush in maternal health program a situational analysis in jaleswar block of balasore district of odisha india |
| topic | AYUSH Maternal Health Program National Rural Health Mission Traditional medicine Tribal health |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947616301334 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT ranjitkumardehury dissociatedrealityvisavisintegrativeplanningofayushinmaternalhealthprogramasituationalanalysisinjaleswarblockofbalasoredistrictofodishaindia AT suhitachoprachatterjee dissociatedrealityvisavisintegrativeplanningofayushinmaternalhealthprogramasituationalanalysisinjaleswarblockofbalasoredistrictofodishaindia |