Awareness and Uptake of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram Scheme among the Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital - A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background

Maternal mortality continues to be a pressing issue in India, necessitating ongoing efforts to improve maternal

health and reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Launched in 2011, the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

(JSSK) is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at providing free and cashless healthcare services

to pregnant women and newborns.

Objective

This study examines the awareness and uptake of the JSSK scheme among women attending a tertiary care hospital

in Udaipur.

Methodology

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Pannadhay Zanana Hospital, MBGH, Udaipur, over six

months. A total of 260 women meeting the inclusion criteria participated. Data were collected using a semi

structured questionnaire, assessing awareness and uptake of the JSSK scheme. Descriptive statistics and inferential

analysis were performed using SPSS v21, with significance set at P<0.05.

Results

The majority of participants (70.8%) were aged 20-30 years. Literacy rates were high, with 79.2% of participants

being literate. Most participants (93.1%) were unemployed, and 75.4% resided in rural areas. Socioeconomic

analysis showed that 45.4% belonged to the lower middle class. Awareness of the JSSK scheme was nearly universal

(99.6%), with high utilization rates (98.5%). Family members were the primary source of information about the

scheme (71.0%).

Conclusion

The JSSK scheme has successfully reached a significant portion of its target population, demonstrating high

awareness and utilization among women attending tertiary care in Udaipur.