Citation

MacRorie RA. Trop. Doct. 1998; 28(3): 162-165.

Affiliation

Myagdi Hospital Development Programme, International Nepal Fellowship, Pokhara.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9700281

Abstract

A community-based study using two qualitative rapid appraisal techniques was conducted to investigate health beliefs, attitudes, and practices in a rural district in Nepal. Based on the reports given, the availability of primary health care has not yet led to a medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth. There exists a strong felt need for accessible emergency and surgical services in the district. Moreover, awareness on some health problems, such as oral rehydration in diarrheal disease is high, but the level of awareness concerning tuberculosis is poor. Health education can therefore be targeted with high prevalence and low-awareness areas. Finally, the study recommended a rapid participatory appraisal for use in district health development programs.

Language: en