INFORMATION SOURCES ON HEALTH PROGRAMMES AMONG BELOW POVERTY LINE (BPL) FAMILIES: A BASELINE DATA
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Abstract
Information is valuable to the society and the nation as a whole. Therefore, information should have a smooth flow and its source should be authentic. This article emphasises on the common existing information sources used by the people on the health development programmes and how effective are these information sources. A total of 239 Below Poverty Line (BPL) households from Pynthorbah locality, Shillong, were selected. Data was collected by interview schedule. Analysis of the data and findings revealed that these common existing information sources could not be effective. This is due to the absence of proper and effective information communication and guidance.
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