HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IN DISTRICT HEALTH CARE

Abstract

Objectives: To study the existing Health Management Information System being practiced in Basic Health Unit and recommend measures to improve.
Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study.
Settings: Basic health unit.
Place and duration of Study: This study was conducted in Basic Health Units of Tehsil Taxilla from January to December 2008 in district Rawalpindi.
Patients and Methods: Subjects were the staff working at basic health units dealing with data entry. Structured questionnaire was developed and data was collected by interview.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that although timeliness of reporting was 100% but only 70% were accurate. It was found out that 84% of the information was being analysed and 64% of the reporting facilities were getting feedback. There was no use of the information for decision making.
Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrated that the timeliness of reporting is up to the mark but the processing of the information conveyed by the basic health unit on health management information system indicators is not being carried out at the executive district officer health office Rawalpindi. Thus not making any use of the information available for planning health activities and decision making.