Perceived effectiveness of Pashusakhis’ services in delivering primary animal healthcare: Evidence from Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The current study evaluates the perceived effectiveness of Pashusakhis, who are women Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), providing fundamental primary animal healthcare services in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The perception of 100 livestock farmers were measured based on three variables namely perceived value, accessibility, and satisfaction. The findings revealed an overall positive perception among the respondent livestock farmers towards Pashusakhis’ work. Based on the responses collected through a structured interview schedule, the mean scores for Perceived Value, Accessibility, and Satisfaction were 2.25, 2.39, and 2.15, respectively. These mean scores indicated substantially positive perceived effectiveness of Pashusakhi services in the region of study. Correlational analysis revealed a strong positive relationship between Satisfaction and Perceived Value (r = 0.67), and moderate positive associations between Accessibility and Satisfaction (r = 0.54) and between Perceived Value and Accessibility (r = 0.55).