Factors Influencing Hospital Deliveries in Rural Pakistan
Author Information
Author(s): Agha Sohail, Carton Thomas W
Primary Institution: Population Services International
Hypothesis
What factors affect the use of maternal health services in rural Jhang, Pakistan?
Conclusion
Rural women are likely to respond positively to interventions that reduce financial and physical barriers to accessing maternal health services.
Supporting Evidence
- Women with primary or higher education were much more likely to have an institutional delivery.
- Women were substantially less likely to deliver at a health facility after their first birth.
- Age, autonomy, household wealth, and proximity to a health facility were important drivers of institutional delivery.
- Only 11% of mothers were using family planning at the time of the survey.
Takeaway
This study found that women in rural Pakistan are more likely to give birth in hospitals if they have more education and fewer children.
Methodology
A representative household survey was conducted, and logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors affecting maternal health service utilization.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the specific selection of union councils.
Limitations
The study may not capture all factors influencing maternal health service utilization due to its focus on specific demographic and economic variables.
Participant Demographics
Participants were married women with children aged 12 months or younger, primarily under 30 years of age, with a significant portion having no formal education.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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