Utilisation Of Maternal Health Care Services In Slums Of East Godavari District Of Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: The urban poor in spite of their proximity to urban health facilities, their access is severely restricted on account of social exclusion, lack of information and lack of economic resources. The mothers and children who are the vulnerable sections of the society need special attention in this regard. Objectives: 1. To study the socio-demographic profile of the mothers. 2. To study the utilization of maternal health care services by the beneficiaries. Material and Methods:The present observational, descriptive, cross- sectional field based study, conducted in the urban slums of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. From the 15 functional UHCs, 150 mothers, 10 from each UHC area were administered a pre- designed, pretested semi-structured schedule using interview technique. Results:About 70% mothers belong to middle class and 27% to lower socio-economic class, 67% are living in nuclear families. The literacy rate is higher among females (70%) than males (62%). Teenage mothers are a minority (12.3%). 93.3% mothers received complete antenatal care, majority preferring Government Hospitals (46.7%). Tetanus Toxoid immunization was universal. 93.3% mothers received IFA tablets for 100 days but only 76.7% consumed for 100 days. Referral services were needed by a minority (4.7%). Majority (86%) of the deliveries are institutional, 94% were conducted by trained personnel. About 85% of the mothers received postnatal care. Conclusion:UHCs are functioning as the main public sector sources of Primary Health Care for urban slum dwellers. Specific dimensions like home visits during the antenatal period, postnatal care need further improvement.
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Swapna Budimelli, Kalyan Chebrolu
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