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Maternal Health Services Utilisation in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
L Paudel1, L Shrestha1, L Budhathoki1
1Department of Community Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|April 17, 2024
Summary
Maternal health service utilization in Nepal remains low, with only 77% receiving antenatal care and 52.4% delivering in health facilities. Key barriers include distant facilities and lack of treatment options.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal Health
- Healthcare Utilization
Background:
- Maternal health is a priority in Nepal.
- Low utilization of maternal health services contributes to high maternal morbidity and mortality in Nepal.
- Addressing these utilization gaps is crucial for improving maternal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore maternal health service utilization among women in Panchkhal Municipality.
- To identify factors influencing the utilization of these services.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Data collected from 355 reproductive-age women in Panchkhal Municipality (May-July 2020).
- Convenient sampling and SPSS for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Antenatal care (ANC) visit coverage was 77%, with only 25.6% meeting the recommended 4 visits.
- Health facility delivery was 52.4%, and postnatal care visits were only 20%.
- Lack of treatment facilities and geographical distance were primary barriers.
Conclusions:
- Maternal health service coverage is low despite free services and incentives.
- Further investigation is needed to understand the underutilization in Panchkhal Municipality.
- Targeted interventions addressing access barriers are essential.
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