Maternal healthcare services in india a case study of muzaffarnagar

Abstract

From the analysis of the data collected through survey it is quite clear that district Muzaffarnagar needs a special attention from state government for the health of newborn and pregnant mother. Most of the newborns were breastfed within the 1 hour after birth. Almost every single child was given BCG 1st dose and Polio 1st dose within 1 month after birth. Around 70% newborn had normal birth weight. 17% newborn faced birth asphyxia or any other injury after birth. Almost every newborn found to breastfed exclusively within 1 month after birth. Newborn suffering from pneumonia and diarrhoea were 16% and 11% respectively. ANC services were utilized by 69% pregnant mothers. More than half women used iron in their food, calcium just 26% but folic acid by 98% pregnant mothers was used. 83% deliveries were delivered by trained birth attendant (TBAs). None of the mother was suffered from MMR, meningococcal, Vericella (Chickenpox) or influenza. 99% pregnant mothers received Hepatitis B vaccination in their life. 94% received TT full doses during their pregnancy and 99% received Hepatitis B doses while around 17% suffered from anaemia. The financial help from government could reach to 79.67% women during their last pregnancy while 20.33% women did not receive any help during their last pregnancy. 75.72% of Hindu newline138 newlineand 89% of Muslim women received the help from government during their last pregnancy. The number of high caste and low caste women who received financial support from the government is 93% and 79% respectively. Results show that the mothers who gave birth to their children in institutions were less affected by anaemia. Newborns born in institutions were found to have better birth weight due to frequent visit to the pregnancy check-ups by their mothers. Babies born in health institutions were less effected by pneumonia because of the virus and bacteria free environment of the health facilities. Many factors such as nurses asking for bribes, registration officers asking for bribes, fear disrespect from nurses,