Factors Associated with Utilization of Complete Postnatal Care Service in Baglung Municipality, Nepal
Joint Authors
Shah, Rajani
Chhetri, Sita
Rajbanshi, Laxmi
Source
International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Postnatal period is six weeks after birth.
It is critical but is the most neglected period.
A large proportion of maternal and neonatal deaths occur during 48 hours following childbirth.
The utilization of the recommended three postnatal checkups within seven days after delivery, which plays a vital role in preventing maternal and neonatal deaths, is low in Nepal.
Objective.
This study is aimed at identifying the factors associated with the utilization of complete postnatal care (PNC) among mothers.
Method.
A cross-sectional study was carried out among 318 mothers in wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Baglung municipality, Nepal.
Data was collected by semi-structured interviews.
Descriptive analysis and comparison of characteristics of women/families with complete vs.
partial postnatal checkups using multivariable logistic regression were done.
Results.
Among 314 respondents receiving at least one PNC, 78% had partial and 22% had complete PNC.
Relatively advantaged caste/ethnicity- Brahman/Chhetri (aOR=3.18, 95% CI: 1.24-8.12) and Janajati (aOR=2.87, 95% CI: 1.09-7.53) - compared to Dalits, husbands working as a job holder in Nepal (aOR=3.49, 95% CI: 1.50-8.13), and delivery in a private hospital (aOR=11.4, 95% CI: 5.40-24.2) were associated with having complete PNC.
Conclusion.
Although PNC attendance at least once was high, utilization of complete PNC was low.
More focus to mothers from disadvantaged caste/ethnicity, those whose husbands are in foreign employment, and improvement in quality of care in government health facilities may increase the use of complete PNC.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chhetri, Sita& Shah, Rajani& Rajbanshi, Laxmi. 2020. Factors Associated with Utilization of Complete Postnatal Care Service in Baglung Municipality, Nepal. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chhetri, Sita…[et al.]. Factors Associated with Utilization of Complete Postnatal Care Service in Baglung Municipality, Nepal. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chhetri, Sita& Shah, Rajani& Rajbanshi, Laxmi. Factors Associated with Utilization of Complete Postnatal Care Service in Baglung Municipality, Nepal. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174098
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1174098