Cross-sectional study shows improved health outcomes and student learning in rural settings, indicating effective community involvement.
Background: In India, more than 65% of people live in rural areas with little access to healthcare. To close this gap, the Family Adoption Program (FAP) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) combines community involvement with medical education. (1) To record the demographic profile, socioeconomic situation, and newly discov Objectives: ered cases of diabetes and hypertension in order to evaluate the health of adopted families. (2) To assess the use of contraceptives by eligible couples and medical student's learning outcomes through community-based activities. A cross-sectional descriptive study was condu Methods: cted in village Devadh, district Surat, Gujarat, under FAP. A total of 226 third-year MBBS students adopted 621 households (population: 3110). Students conducted health screenings, clinical examinations, and detailed case histories focusing on Non- Communicable Disease (NCD), maternal and child health, and geriatric care. As a result of screening, 532 case histories were recorded and new NCD cases were f Result: ound. Among eligible couples, 63.5% reported using contraceptives. The program improved student learning and fortified community health services. Conclusion: In summary, FAP successfully enhances community-based medical education and improves health outcomes in rural areas.
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