Kaur, M., Ahamd, A. and Kaur, G.K.
Facilitators and barriers to institutional birth: A community-based study of the Lahaul valley - Economic & Political Weekly - 59(19), May 11, 2024: p.53-58
Perceptions towards institutional delivery among rural women in the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh are examined to show that 42.5% intended to go for home delivery. Socio-economic, maternal factors and the health belief model can influence women to opt for institutional delivery. High-quality maternal service can prevent the risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. Quality care depends on socio-economic, obstetric, and motivational factors. To enhance institutional maternal delivery, maternal health programmes should focus on strengthening health staff, transport facilities, and medical facilities in rural and remote regions.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/special-articles/facilitators-and-barriers-institutional-birth.html
Facilitators and barriers to institutional birth: A community-based study of the Lahaul valley - Economic & Political Weekly - 59(19), May 11, 2024: p.53-58
Perceptions towards institutional delivery among rural women in the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh are examined to show that 42.5% intended to go for home delivery. Socio-economic, maternal factors and the health belief model can influence women to opt for institutional delivery. High-quality maternal service can prevent the risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. Quality care depends on socio-economic, obstetric, and motivational factors. To enhance institutional maternal delivery, maternal health programmes should focus on strengthening health staff, transport facilities, and medical facilities in rural and remote regions.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/special-articles/facilitators-and-barriers-institutional-birth.html