Health information for primary neonatal care

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Maternal and Child Health
• Rural Health

Background:

• A baseline health survey was conducted in the tribal region of Dahanu taluka, Maharashtra.
• This survey was part of the Government of Maharashtra's Rural Neonatal Care Project.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the health status of the tribal population in Dahanu taluka.
• To identify factors contributing to high mortality rates in the region.

Main Methods:

• A population of 9684 individuals was surveyed.
• Cluster-sampling techniques were employed for the survey.

Main Results:

• High perinatal, neonatal, and maternal mortality rates were observed.
• Unfavorable maternal characteristics, obstetric factors, and inadequate infrastructural facilities were identified as contributors to high mortality.

Conclusions:

• The study highlights significant health challenges in the tribal area of Dahanu taluka.
• Addressing maternal characteristics, obstetric care, and infrastructure is crucial to reduce mortality rates.