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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Study of the awareness and impact of Rastriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) in Aurangabad district of Marathwada on Adolescents’ health
Authors
Sandeep V Raut, Rashmi Hebalkar
Abstract
Adolescents (10-19) are important age group of India’s population. It contributes one fifth of total population of India. It is very significant age group to address their concerns, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GoI) has launched Rashtriya Kishor Swasth Karyakram (RKSK). RKSK is comprehensive health package to this age group which focuses on nutrition, Sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance abuse, violence and injury along with non-communicable diseases. The issues of adolescents are very sensitive and need to address in effective manner therefore this study aimed to understand awareness about RKSK program and its impact on adolescents selected district. The study conducted with the help of multiple choice questions, open /closed ended and rating scale questionnaire formatted for stake holder and beneficiary of RKSK program of public health system of district, Aurangabad. All study participants are at government health facility located at village, block and district. The findings/ observations are purely based on primary data collected from the beneficiary and stakeholders. RKSK program in district helped to create the awareness, knowledge, and behavioral changes amongst adolescents. Their adoption of after RKSK programme benefited lot in generating positive health impact. There is still scope to reach few concerns like RTI/STI, anemia, Pregnancy and safe abortion services needed to make it effective.
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Pages:06-11
How to cite this article:
Sandeep V Raut, Rashmi Hebalkar "Study of the awareness and impact of Rastriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) in Aurangabad district of Marathwada on Adolescents’ health ". International Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 06-11
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