Utilization of Recommended Postnatal Care Services in Baglung District: Barriers, Facilitators, and Implications for Safe Motherhood Programs—A Cross-sectional Study
Cross-sectional study identifies barriers and facilitators to postnatal care utilization in Baglung District, suggesting improvements for Safe Motherhood programs.
Key Points
Only 24% of women adhered to the recommended PNC protocol, indicating significant barriers to care.
Despite 99% delivering in health facilities, over 47% lived more than 30 minutes from the nearest health facility, impacting access.
Analysis showed mobile phone owners were 0.2 times less likely to complete full PNC visits compared to non-owners, highlighting an unexpected trend.
Targeted interventions are needed to improve postnatal care adherence and maternal outcomes within rural Safe Motherhood programs.