Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/2295
Title: Factors Associated with Utilization of Postnatal Care Services
Authors: Thapa, Suraj
Choudhary, Pradeep
Adhikari, Rita
Thapa, Kanchan
Citation: ThapaS., ChoudharyP., AdhikariR., & ThapaK. (2023). Factors Associated with Utilization of Postnatal Care Services. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 20(4), 886-892. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v20i4.4236
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: Government of Nepal; Nepal Health Research Council; Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords: Health services
Maternal and child health
Nepal
Postnatal care
Series/Report no.: Oct-Dec, 2022;4236
Abstract: Abstract Background: Preventable causes of death accounts for 810 women per day. Care provided during the child-bearing and after the childbirth is of vital importance. Despite of the facts, many women in developing world deprive of this service. Therefore, this study aims to explore the contributing factors for Postnatal care service in urban areas of Chitwan, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 212 mothers who delivered within last one year. Data collection was conducted through pre-tested questionnaire in Nepali language after taking ethical approval and informed consent. Descriptive and bi-variate statistics were applied in analysis. Results: Higher number of mothers (39.2%) were in 25-29 years age groups. Hindu were 89.6% and Janajati were 70.7%. Mothers (26.4%) reported to reach nearest health facilities on foot by 30 minutes or more. Nearest health facility had twenty-four hours seven days a week maternal health services for 57.5% of mothers. Antenatal visitors were 83.9% and 96.7% reported institutional delivery. About 27.8% mothers were aware about Postnatal care; 48.1% were aware about maternal complications; 98.1% mothers had at least one PNC visit; and 34.4% reported Postnatal care visit as per protocol. Lack of counseling (52.6%) was one of the main reasons for not completing Postnatal care. Age factor, husband’s education, health service-related variables, availability of essential drugs and equipment in health facilities influenced Postnatal care. Conclusions: Fewer mothers reported about complete Postnatal care service. Socio-economic factors, health service-related factors, experience of mothers on their previous childbirth also contributed to complete Postnatal care. Keywords: Health services; maternal and child health; Nepal; postnatal care
Description: Original Article
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/2295
ISSN: Print ISSN: 1727-5482; Online ISSN: 1999-6217
Appears in Collections:Vol 20 No 04 Issue 57 Oct-Dec, 2022

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