Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Mohan Paudel
Health Right International,
Kathmandu
Nepal
Research Article
Determinants of Postnatal Service utilization in a Western District of Nepal: Community Based Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Mohan Paudel, Vishnu Khanal, Bimala Acharya and Mandira AdhikariMohan Paudel, Vishnu Khanal, Bimala Acharya and Mandira Adhikari
Background: Postnatal care of mothers is essential to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to examine the factors affecting the utilization of postnatal service among the mothers who were currently having young children aged 6 weeks to 23 months in Kapilvastu district of western Nepal.
Method: This was a community based cross sectional study conducted from January to February, 2012. Utilization of Postnatal Care (PNC) was reported in proportion. Factors associated with utilization of services were examined by using chi square test followed by regression analysis.
Results: Of the 223 participants, 25.1% attended any PNC, 13.5% attended early PNC (within 24 hours of delivery) and 19.3% sought PNC ser.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000126