A Descriptive Study on Utilization of Health Camps among Adults Aged 35–75 Years in a Rural Community in Chamarajanagar

Abstract

Health camps are an important approach for delivering preventive and promotive healthcare services in rural communities; however, their utilization often varies. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the utilization of health camps among adults aged 35–75 years in a rural community in Chamarajanagar. A total of 80 respondents, including both males and females, were selected, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering attendance of health camps, willingness to attend, perceived usefulness, and preferred lifestyle practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage. The findings revealed that 50% of respondents had attended one health camp, while 36.25% had never attended any. A majority (78.75%) expressed willingness to attend health camps, and 87.5% perceived them as useful. Most respondents preferred dietary and lifestyle modifications as measures to maintain health. Variations in utilization were observed based on educational status and type of family. The study concludes that although willingness and perceived usefulness of health camps are high, actual utilization remains moderate, indicating a gap between awareness and participation and highlighting the need to improve accessibility and community outreach.