Morbidity Profile and Healthcare Utilization Patterns amongst Health Camp Attendees in Family Adoption Programme in Nainital, India: A Retrospective Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Community-based health camps under the family adoption programme (FAP) aim to extend preventive and primary care services to under-resourced populations. However, there is limited evidence on morbidity patterns and healthcare utilisation in such settings. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study analysed records of 384 attendees from four FAP areas in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India (April–July 2024). Socio-demographic data, ICD-11-coded diagnoses and service utilisation details were extracted using a standardised pro forma. Descriptive statistics were applied using Jamovi version 26.1. Results: The median age of attendees was 33 years 67.7% were female and 69.8% from rural areas. Anaemia (67.6%), obesity (52.7%) and elevated blood pressure (29.9%) were prevalent. General symptoms (45.8%), musculoskeletal issues (14.1%) and infectious diseases (13.5%) were most frequently diagnosed. General medicine (47.4%) and paediatrics (25%) were the most utilised services. Calcium and vitamin supplements were commonly prescribed. Conclusion: These camps proved effective in identifying undiagnosed morbidity and served a much wider population than originally intended.
Authors: Ishaan Virmani, Rudresh Negi, Rajnandini Dutt
Institution: Government Medical College
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7122731845