Abstract
Background: Appropriate utilization of maternal health care services is very important to reduce the maternal morbidity and mortality rate in the country and healthful practices while caring mother is needed to improve the health condition of both mother and child. Objectives: Main objectives of this study is to assess the utilization of Maternal health care services and know the cultural practices about care of mother and children of under one year of children. Methodology: Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 248 mothers of less than one year children on Belbari VDC of Morang district. Data was collected by using quantitative (house hold survey) and qualitative (focus group discussions and key informant interview) methods. Results: Among 248 mothers, 84% utilized the antenatal care services, 91% received TT vaccine during pregnancy. Most of them 80% had done delivery in health institutions. Conclusion: Based on proposed objectives of study, Utilization of maternal health care services should be encouraged in Belbari VDC of Morang District and healthful practices should be reinforced in areas where corrections are needed.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v1i1.7288 Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.1(1) 2011 53-58
Highlights
Maternal mortality ratio is one of the most important indicators of health
The health care that a woman receives during pregnancy, at the time of delivery and soon after delivery is important for the survival and well being of both the mother and child
Cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the factors associated with the utilization and practices of maternal and child health services among women of under one children
Summary
Maternal mortality ratio is one of the most important indicators of health. On the other hand, it is a crucial health indicator of population. The health care that a woman receives during pregnancy, at the time of delivery and soon after delivery is important for the survival and well being of both the mother and the child.1Global evidence shows that all pregnancies are at risk, and complications during pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period are difficult to predict.2Every year 529,000 maternal deaths occur worldwide as a result of pregnancy and pregnancy related complications. Among these deaths, 99% of deaths occur in developing countries.3Maternal mortality in South-East Asia accounts for about 40% of global deaths. Conclusion: Based on proposed objectives of study, Utilization of maternal health care services should be encouraged in Belbari VDC of Morang District and healthful practices should be reinforced in areas where corrections are needed
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
