Morbidity Profile and Healthcare Utilization Patterns amongst Health Camp Attendees in Family Adoption Programme in Nainital, India: A Retrospective Study

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Authors: Ishaan Virmani, Rudresh Negi, Rajnandini Dutt
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Abstract

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Welfare and Adoption Poverty Education and Child Welfare Global Maternal and Child Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Preventive Medicine Research & Reviews
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
94–98
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN