The book "Managing Healthcare for Mothers and Children: Ahilyanagar District Case Study" by Dr. Viresh Parkhe and Dr. Babasaheb Londhe examines the healthcare landscape for mothers and children in Ahilyanagar District. It explores the effectiveness, challenges, and outcomes of primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in improving maternal and child health. The work provides a detailed analysis of healthcare services, policies, and programs, focusing on reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. Using fieldwork, interviews, and data, the book highlights operational strategies and the role of PHCs in rural healthcare management. It also identifies gaps in current healthcare delivery, suggests improvements for stakeholders, and introduces the "HealthConnect" model for enhancing primary healthcare efficiency. This case study serves as a resource for policymakers, healthcare administrators, and academicians, offering actionable insights into strengthening healthcare systems in rural and semi-urban contexts.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER 01 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Healthcare Industry
- 1.1.1. Healthcare around the world
- 1.1.2. Healthcare in India
- 1.1.3. Healthcare in Maharashtra
- 1.2. Governments efforts for development of PHCs for Children and Pregnant Women
- 1.2.1. Services available for Children and Pregnant Women in Maharashtra
- 1.3. Infant Mortality (Children)
- 1.3.1. Infant Mortality around the world
- 1.3.2. Infant Mortality in India
- 1.3.3. Infant Mortality in Maharashtra
- 1.3.4. Infant Mortality in Ahilyanagar District
- 1.4. Maternal Mortality (Pregnant Women)
- 1.4.1. Maternal Mortality around the world
- 1.4.2. Maternal Mortality in India
- 1.4.3. Maternal Mortality in Maharashtra
- 1.4.4. Maternal Mortality in Ahilyanagar District
- 1.5. Limitations of Government driven healthcare measures
- 1.6. References
- CHAPTER 02 LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1. Services of health care around the Globe
- 2.2. Services of health care in India and Maharashtra
- 2.3. Awareness Amongst People (Children & Pregnant Women) towards Primary Healthcare
- 2.4. Primary Health Centers in India & Maharashtra
- 2.5. Mortality of Pregnant Women and Children
- 2.6. Challenges faced by healthcare industry
- 2.7. Future of Health care Industry
- 2.8. Gaps in existing literature
- 2.9. Reference
- CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Rational of the study
- 3.3. Significance and importance of the study
- 3.4. Research Process
- 3.5. Research Design applied for the study
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This case study aims to analyze the healthcare system for mothers and children in Ahilyanagar District, focusing on the effectiveness of government initiatives and identifying areas for improvement. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach to explore the challenges and opportunities within the existing healthcare infrastructure and community awareness.
- Effectiveness of Government Healthcare Initiatives in Ahilyanagar District
- Infant and Maternal Mortality Rates and Contributing Factors
- Community Awareness and Access to Primary Healthcare Services
- Challenges and Gaps in the Existing Healthcare Infrastructure
- Potential Strategies for Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER 01 INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides a broad overview of the healthcare landscape, starting with a global perspective on healthcare systems and gradually narrowing its focus to India, Maharashtra, and finally, Ahilyanagar District. It details the government's efforts to improve primary healthcare centers (PHCs) for children and pregnant women, presenting statistics on infant and maternal mortality rates at each geographical level. The chapter concludes by highlighting the limitations of current government-led healthcare measures, setting the stage for a more in-depth analysis in subsequent chapters. The significant differences in mortality rates between global, national, and regional levels are highlighted, indicating the need for focused, local solutions.
CHAPTER 02 LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter delves into existing literature on healthcare services worldwide, with specific attention to India and Maharashtra. It examines the roles of various healthcare facilities, such as primary health centers and community health centers, and assesses the level of community awareness regarding primary healthcare. The review also explores existing literature on maternal and infant mortality, analyzing the challenges and proposed solutions within the healthcare industry. This chapter lays the groundwork for the research methodology outlined in the following chapter by identifying gaps in current understanding and informing the direction of the study.
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter outlines the research design and methodology employed in the study. It details the rationale behind the study, explaining its significance and importance in understanding the complexities of maternal and child healthcare within Ahilyanagar District. The chapter describes the research process, including the specific methods used to gather and analyze data relevant to the study's objectives. This section provides a crucial understanding of the study's approach and allows the reader to evaluate the validity and reliability of the findings presented later (not included in this preview).
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Maternal healthcare, child healthcare, Ahilyanagar District, India, primary healthcare centers (PHCs), infant mortality, maternal mortality, government initiatives, healthcare access, community awareness, healthcare infrastructure, research methodology, case study.
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The document is a language preview of a case study analyzing the healthcare system for mothers and children in Ahilyanagar District, India.
What are the main objectives of the case study?
The objectives are to analyze the effectiveness of government healthcare initiatives, examine infant and maternal mortality rates, assess community awareness of primary healthcare services, identify challenges in the healthcare infrastructure, and propose strategies for improvement.
What key themes are explored in the case study?
The key themes include the effectiveness of government healthcare initiatives in Ahilyanagar District, infant and maternal mortality rates and contributing factors, community awareness and access to primary healthcare services, challenges and gaps in the existing healthcare infrastructure, and potential strategies for improving maternal and child healthcare.
What is the focus of Chapter 1: Introduction?
Chapter 1 provides a broad overview of healthcare, starting globally and narrowing to India, Maharashtra, and Ahilyanagar District. It details government efforts to improve primary healthcare centers (PHCs) for children and pregnant women and presents statistics on infant and maternal mortality rates. It also highlights the limitations of current government-led healthcare measures.
What does Chapter 2: Literature Review cover?
Chapter 2 delves into existing literature on healthcare services worldwide, with specific attention to India and Maharashtra. It examines the roles of various healthcare facilities, assesses community awareness regarding primary healthcare, and explores existing literature on maternal and infant mortality.
What is discussed in Chapter 3: Research Methodology?
Chapter 3 outlines the research design and methodology employed in the study. It details the rationale behind the study, explaining its significance and importance in understanding the complexities of maternal and child healthcare within Ahilyanagar District. The chapter describes the research process, including the specific methods used to gather and analyze data relevant to the study's objectives.
What are the key keywords associated with this document?
The key keywords are: Maternal healthcare, child healthcare, Ahilyanagar District, India, primary healthcare centers (PHCs), infant mortality, maternal mortality, government initiatives, healthcare access, community awareness, healthcare infrastructure, research methodology, case study.
What are some of the limitations identified in the government-driven healthcare measures?
The introduction highlights the limitations of government-driven healthcare measures, setting the stage for a more in-depth analysis in subsequent chapters. The significant differences in mortality rates between global, national, and regional levels are highlighted, indicating the need for focused, local solutions.
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- Dr. Viresh Parkhe (Autor), Dr. Babasaheb Londhe (Autor), 2023, Managing Healthcare for Mothers and Children: Ahilyanagar District Case Study, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1556400
