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PHC Principles Simple Notes

Primary Health Care (PHC) is founded on five principles: equitable distribution of health services, community participation in health initiatives, intersectoral coordination for comprehensive health responsibility, appropriate technology that is affordable and culturally suitable, and a strong focus on prevention. These principles aim to ensure health services are accessible to all, involve community input, integrate various sectors, utilize effective technologies, and promote healthy lifestyles. The mnemonic ECIAP helps remember these core principles.

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PHC Principles Simple Notes

Primary Health Care (PHC) is founded on five principles: equitable distribution of health services, community participation in health initiatives, intersectoral coordination for comprehensive health responsibility, appropriate technology that is affordable and culturally suitable, and a strong focus on prevention. These principles aim to ensure health services are accessible to all, involve community input, integrate various sectors, utilize effective technologies, and promote healthy lifestyles. The mnemonic ECIAP helps remember these core principles.

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Principles of Primary Health Care – Simple Exam Notes

Primary Health Care (PHC) is based on 5 basic principles.

1. Equitable Distribution
• Health services available to everyone
• No difference between rich/poor and urban/rural
• Services concentrated in cities → social injustice
• Aim: Shift services to villages and near homes

2. Community Participation
• Community involved in planning, implementation, maintenance
• Use of local manpower, money, materials
• India: Village health guides, trained dais
• China: Barefoot doctors
• Overcomes cultural barriers

3. Intersectoral Coordination
• Health is responsibility of many sectors
• Agriculture, education, food, housing, industry, communication
• Alma-Ata: PHC includes all development sectors
• Oral health must integrate with general health
• Examples: Fluoride availability, reduced sugar exposure

4. Appropriate Technology
• Scientifically sound and affordable
• Acceptable and culturally suitable
• Easy to use and maintain
• Avoid costly methods when cheaper ones work
• Examples: Neem stick, mango leaf

5. Focus on Prevention
• Includes treatment, promotion, prevention
• Emphasis on healthy lifestyle
• Reduces disease burden and cost

Mnemonic: ECIAP
E – Equitable distribution
C – Community participation
I – Intersectoral coordination
A – Appropriate technology
P – Prevention focus

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