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ArticleAncient science of life2013

Evaluation of implementation status of national policy on Indian systems of medicine and homeopathy 2002: Stakeholders' perspective.

Balpreet Singh, Manoj Kumar, Amarjeet Singh

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Article in Ancient science of life, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Balpreet SinghCentre for Public Health, University Institute of Emerging Areas in Science and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Manoj KumarCentre for Public Health, University Institute of Emerging Areas in Science and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Amarjeet SinghDepartment of Community Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

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Abstract

backgroundNational Policy on Indian systems of medicine and homoeopathy (ISM and H policy) was formulated in 2002 to encourage the development of Ayurveda, Sidhha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homoeopathy in India. This study proposes to assess the views of public health experts on current implementation of ISM and H Policy.

methodsAn online questionnaire was designed to ascertain the views of public health experts on ISM and H Policy and mailed to 100 public health experts. The tool was tested for content validity and a pilot study was done. Results were analyzed with the help of SPSS version 16. RESULTS AND

conclusionResponse rate was 61%. Majority of experts considered implementation status of ISM and H Policy as poor. Lack of quality education was mentioned as major factor responsible for current scenario of ISM and H Policy by most of experts. Lack of funds and government support were emerged as major bottlenecks in implementation of ISM and H Policy.

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AYUSHevaluationimplementationISM and H policy

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