Genderbased analysis of patient visits at a Community Health Centre: A chisquare approach

Access to healthcare services in rural areas remains a significant challenge in developing countries like India, where medical infrastructure and resources are often limited. Community Health Centres (CHCs) play an important role in providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to rural populations. The present study analyzes the pattern of patient visits at Community Health Centre (CHC), Punwarka, with a focus on gender-based differences in healthcare utilization. The study is based on primary data collected from daily patient entry registers over a period of four weeks. The data was classified according to gender and organized into weekly distributions for analysis. The chi-square test of independence was applied to examine the association between gender and patient visit patterns. The results indicate a statistically significant difference in the number of male and female patients visiting the CHC, as reflected by the calculated chi-square value (8.141). The findings suggest that gender influences healthcare utilization patterns in rural areas. This study provides useful insights for improving healthcare planning and emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive approaches in the effective management of rural health services.