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Analysis Study Research Paper | Community Medicine | Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025 | Pages: 1326 - 1330 | India
Assessment of Awareness Regarding Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Among Rural Residents of Meerut: A Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Ayushman Bharat?Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a flagship health insurance scheme aimed at providing financial protection to economically vulnerable families in India. Despite its extensive coverage, awareness especially in rural areas remains a crucial factor in its effectiveness. Objective: To assess the level of awareness regarding AB-PMJAY among rural residents of Meerut and examine its association with socio-demographic factors. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 adults from 10 randomly selected villages in Machhra block, Meerut district. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using Jamovi software, and chi-square tests were applied to assess associations. Results: Overall, 72.6% of participants were aware of AB-PMJAY. The main sources of information were ASHA workers (48.6%) and mass media (40.1%). Awareness was significantly associated with gender, caste, education, and socioeconomic status (p
Keywords: Ayushman Bharat, AB-PMJAY, awareness, rural health, health insurance, cross-sectional study
How to Cite?: Umesh Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Seema Jain, Ganesh Singh, Neelam S Gautam, "Assessment of Awareness Regarding Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Among Rural Residents of Meerut: A Cross Sectional Study", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1326-1330, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25721101718, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25721101718