Urban Slum Women in Kathmandu Valley Receive Less Postnatal Care Despite Early Antenatal Check-ups
Summary
Most urban slum women in Kathmandu Valley receive early antenatal check-ups, but fewer complete postnatal care, hindered by economic and social barriers despite free services.
Key Points
- 92.2% of urban slum women in Kathmandu Valley had at least one antenatal check-up.
- Only 71.7% of these women completed the full maternal health service cycle including postnatal care.
- Barriers such as unstable income, informal employment, and indirect costs prevent utilization of postnatal care despite free services.
- Education level, economic status, ethnic identity, and geographic location significantly influence maternal health service use.
