Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wachemo University, Ethiopia
Research Article
Early Postnatal Care Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in The Last Twelve Months in Lemmo District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Author(s): Tekeba Alemu, Melake Demena, Tesfaye Assebe, Mulugeta Rad* and Belay Erchafo
Background: The contact with the health care within 48 hours and before end of the first week would be the most effective strategy for the mothers and their babies to reduce deaths. Globally, most maternal and new-born death occurs within this period. However, it is yet neglected; little attention and an effort have been paid by health care providers and policy makers in low income countries. Hence the aim of this study was to determine early postnatal service utilization and associated factors among women, who gave birth in the last 12 months prior to March, 2020.
Methods and participants: Community based cross-sectional study design was conducted on 612 mothers by using multistage sampling method from March 1-30, 2020. Interviewer administered pre-tested questionnaire which is adopted from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey, World.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-1079.21.11.380
