Knowledge and Utilization of Community Clinic Services among the Catchment Area of Nandigram, Bogura, Bangladesh

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Abstract

Introduction: Bangladesh has made significant progress in recent times in many of its social development indicators, particularly in rural health services. Clinic (CC) is also based on principles of Primary Health Care to serve the greatest interest to the largest population. Methods & Materials: This Cross-sectional type of descriptive study was conducted at Department of Community Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital from January 2020 to December 2020. People who were residing in ward no 6, 7, 9, vatra union, Nandigram Upazila, Bogura were the study population. Results: Majority of the respondents (94.0%) knew about overall the services given by community clinic. The relationship between age and knowledge about supplied contraceptives for women from community clinic was statistically significant. Relationship between Monthly income and knowledge about contraceptives supplied for women from community clinic was statistatically significant. Conclusion: In spite of some limitations in the provision of healthcare services, community clinics have emerged as a flagship program of the Government of Bangladesh. By providing adequate and appropriate logistics supports, PHC services can establish from Ccs.