Determinants for Postpartum Care of Women in Rakhine State, Myanmar: A Descriptive Cross- sectional Study

Abstract

Background – The maternal mortality ratio of Rakhine State is cited as being the highest level among the states of Myanmar. In contrast, the usage of healthcare providers for the delivery process is at the lowest rate in the Union. Therefore, this study sought to discover the factors influencing women from Rakhine State in receiving postpartum care from healthcare providers.Methodology – All in all, 278 women from the 15- to 49-year-old age group collected from the Myanmar Demographic Health Survey (2015-2016) were used for this study. Binary logistic regression was likewise employed. Results –Among the 104 cases receiving postpartum care, only 42 cases were home deliveries. Maternal health knowledge status, the role of healthcare providers, and places of delivery, rather than socioeconomic status and social structure, were the most essential factors in promoting postpartum care status. The occupation status of women also influenced their postpartum care receiving status.Conclusion – By strengthening the health care system setting and promoting the job efficacy of women, the postdelivery care status of Rakhine state can be increased and the maternal death after child birth can be reduced to reach the SDGs.