Exploring patterns of utilization of available maternal health services: A cross sectional study Mushfiq Sakeena1,*, Ansari M. Athar1, Khan Zulfia1, Khan Iqbal M.2 1Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh, U.P, India 2Department of Community Medicine, F.H. Medical College, Tundla, Firozabad, U.P, India *Corresponding author
Online published on 24 May, 2018. Abstract Literacy status and socio economic development are positive determinants of full utilization of available services. General upliftment of women by ensuring equity in educational and economic opportunities is needed to improve rates of utilization India fell short of achieving the MDG5 target. It has become imperative now to explore the reasons why some women fail to utilize health services which may be within reach. To determine the pattern of utilization of available antenatal and delivery care services And to assess the socio-demographic factors associated with utilization. Utilization was classified as full, partial and nil. Analysis was done using SPSS 13.0. Percentage and odds ratio were calculated. There was 23.7% no utilization, 63.1% partial and 13.2% full utilization of available services. The sociodemographic factors significantly associated with utilization were woman's literacy status OR=6.6 (3.1–13.8), husband's literacy status OR= 8.8(3.2–24.1), husband's occupation OR=4.3(2.1–9.3), standard of living OR=22.8(9.7–53.4), type of family OR=3.8(1.9–7.6) and birth order OR=6.8(2.9–15.8). Top Keywords Maternal care, Safe delivery, Health care Utilization. Top |