Abstract
In high- and low-performing districts of Bangladesh, the study explored the demand-side of maternal healthcare by looking at differences in perceived knowledge and care-seeking behaviours of women in relation to postpartum haemorrhage or eclampsia. Haemorrhage and eclampsia are two major causes of maternal mortality in Bangladesh. The study was conducted during July 2006-December 2007. Both postpartum bleeding and eclampsia were recognized by women of different age-groups as severe and life-threatening obstetric complications. However, a gap existed between perception and actual care-seeking behaviours which could contribute to the high rate of maternal deaths associated with these conditions. There were differences in care-seeking practices among women in the two different areas of Bangladesh, which may reflect sociocultural differences, disparities in economic and educational opportunities, and a discrimination in the availability of care.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-169 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bangladesh
- Beliefs
- Care-seeking behaviour
- Eclampsia
- Maternal mortality
- Postpartum haemorrhage
- Qualitative research
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis