Authors :
Farhana Hasan
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10017762
Abstract :
Maternal health care utilization is a critical
determinant of maternal and neonatal health outcomes in
low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. This
study investigates the demographic and socioeconomic
correlates associated with the utilization of antenatal care
(ANC), facility-based childbirth (FBCB), skilled birth
attendance (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) services
among reproductive women in Bangladesh. Using a cross-
sectional study design, data were collected through
structured interviews and questionnaires from a
representative sample of BDHS- 2017-18.The study identified significant correlates associated with
maternal health care utilization. Women residing in the
Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rangpur divisions had
significantly higher odds of utilizing ANC, FBCB, and
SBA services compared to those in other divisions.
Maternal education was positively associated with ANC,
FBCB, and SBA utilization, with higher education levels
leading to higher odds. Husband's education also played a
role, with higher education levels correlating with
increased odds of utilizing maternal health care services.
Women who gave birth at an age younger than 20 years
had lower odds of utilizing ANC, FBCB, and SBA
services. Intake of vitamin A during pregnancy was
associated with increased odds of utilizing maternal
health care services. Women in wealthier households
were more likely to utilize ANC, FBCB, and SBA
services. This study provides valuable insights into the
demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing
maternal healthcare utilization in Bangladesh. Findings
highlight the importance of tailored interventions to
address disparities in maternal healthcare access and
utilization, particularly among women with lower
education levels, younger mothers, and those from
economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These insights
can inform policy and program development aimed at
improving maternal and child health outcomes in
Bangladesh.
Keywords :
Maternal Health Care, ANC, FBCB, SBA, PNC, Bangladesh.
Maternal health care utilization is a critical
determinant of maternal and neonatal health outcomes in
low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. This
study investigates the demographic and socioeconomic
correlates associated with the utilization of antenatal care
(ANC), facility-based childbirth (FBCB), skilled birth
attendance (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) services
among reproductive women in Bangladesh. Using a cross-
sectional study design, data were collected through
structured interviews and questionnaires from a
representative sample of BDHS- 2017-18.The study identified significant correlates associated with
maternal health care utilization. Women residing in the
Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rangpur divisions had
significantly higher odds of utilizing ANC, FBCB, and
SBA services compared to those in other divisions.
Maternal education was positively associated with ANC,
FBCB, and SBA utilization, with higher education levels
leading to higher odds. Husband's education also played a
role, with higher education levels correlating with
increased odds of utilizing maternal health care services.
Women who gave birth at an age younger than 20 years
had lower odds of utilizing ANC, FBCB, and SBA
services. Intake of vitamin A during pregnancy was
associated with increased odds of utilizing maternal
health care services. Women in wealthier households
were more likely to utilize ANC, FBCB, and SBA
services. This study provides valuable insights into the
demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing
maternal healthcare utilization in Bangladesh. Findings
highlight the importance of tailored interventions to
address disparities in maternal healthcare access and
utilization, particularly among women with lower
education levels, younger mothers, and those from
economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These insights
can inform policy and program development aimed at
improving maternal and child health outcomes in
Bangladesh.
Keywords :
Maternal Health Care, ANC, FBCB, SBA, PNC, Bangladesh.
