Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Lelisa Sena
Ethiopia
Research Article
Determinants of Postnatal Care Service Utilization, Amigna District, Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study
Author(s): Ashenafi Kifle, Lelisa Sena and Habtemu JarsoAshenafi Kifle, Lelisa Sena and Habtemu Jarso
Background: Postnatal Care (PNC) service is important for both mother and child not only to treat complications arising from the delivery, but also to provide the women with important information on how to care for themselves and their child.Objective: Identifying determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers who delivered during the past one year preceding the study.Methods: Unmatched case control study was conducted in Amigna district, Arsi zone from May to June, 2016. Data were collected from 116 cases and 234 controls selected by multistage random sampling. Data were collected by face-to-face interview using structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData and analyzed using SPSS. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were performed .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000448