Utilisation of postnatal care among rural women in Nepal

Abstract

Background: Postnatal care is uncommon in Nepal, and where it is available the quality is often poor. Adequate utilisation of postnatal care can help reduce mortality and morbidity among mothers and their babies. Therefore, our study assessed the utilisation of postnatal care at a rural community level.

Barriers to increasing hospital birth rates in rural Shanxi Province, China

“…Other international studies have also shown that utilization of hospital services for birth is associated with women's economic status. 31,32 In China, access to hospital services is significantly influenced by the household income. Women without regular income and health insurance have tended to avoid using hospital services.…”

Determinants of Postnatal Care Use in Kenya

“…However only 40% of deliveries were assisted by a health professional in 2003 [KDHS, 2003] and 43% in 2008[KDHS, 2008.This is unacceptably low. PNC utilization is also very low in Kenya at 47 percent, as it is in other developing countries, such as Nepal and Tanzania [Dhakal et al, 2007;Neupane and Doku, 2013;Mwifadhiet al, 2009;Matijasevich et al 2009], despite availability of the service. In Nigeria, it was even lower at 41.2% according to its 2005 National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey [Babalola and Fatusi, 2009].…”

Proportion and factors affecting for post-natal care utilization in developing countries: A systematic review

“…[2] Complications following childbirth such as chronic pain, impaired mobility, damage to the reproductive system, genital prolapsed and infertility are also more common in developing countries. [3] Postnatal care is one of the most important maternal health-care services for not only prevention of impairment and disabilities but also reduction of maternal mortality. The postpartum period starts about an hour after the delivery of the placenta and includes the following six weeks.…”