Barriers in utilization of fortified take home ration through integrated child development service in urban heath training centre field practice area of Bhavnagar, Gujarat

Background: The integrated child development services (ICDS) in the State of Gujarat, India, freely provides a take home ration to pregnant mother, adolescent, lactating mother and children. Objective was explore perception program functionaries beneficiaries regarding barrier utilization take-home infield practice area urban health training center Bhavnagar. Methods: We have conducted eighteen depth interviews residing primary centre field ration. Results: Wastage, bad taste, sweetness, futile unawareness were main reason for non-utilization Conclusions: There is need behavior change communication community correct optimum use