A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE OF ANGANWADI WORKERS & THEIR PROBLEMS IN RURAL FIELD PRACTICE AREA OF HEBBAL, GULBARGA DISTRICT

Abstract The study was aimed to assess knowledge regarding health services & problems faced by Anganwadi workers while delivering health services at Anganwadi Center under Rural Community Health Training Center Hebbal. The present study was conducted during15/01/09 to 16/04/09 . All Anganwadi workers(15) were included in survey. The data was collected using a predesigned, pretested interview method & verification of records. The basic data collected was regarding Anganwadi worker,s, age, education , work experience, different aspects of services rendered . Their statements were verified from records, & logistics available at Anganwadi center. Study revealed that Anganwadi workers who have studied upto high school (100%) have been successful in maintaining records. Knowledge of Anganwadi workers with regard to immunization services was 90% and with regard to referral services was 86.66% . AWW had very poor knowledge in growth monitoring (16%). 73.33% anganwadi workers faced overload of routine activity work and excessive record maintenance in inadequate space provided to them. To improve quality of ICDS services one needs to strengthen regular training & Camps should be organized for the AWWs.