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Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Maternal Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis

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To reduce maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 2030, improvement of maternal healthcare services (MHS) is essential. The objective of this study is to understand the trends of receiving MHS and assess socio-economic and demographic factors associated with MHS-seeking behaviour of the women in Bangladesh. The results will help to design appropriate strategies, programmes and policies for the improvement of rural women’s MHS-seeking behaviour.

Keywords

  • Antenatal care
  • Institutional delivery
  • Post-natal care
  • Trained provider
  • Maternal health services (MHS)
  • Healthcare-seeking behaviour
  • Bangladesh

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    Gaylan Peyari Tarannum Dana & Sanjit Roy

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Dana, G.P.T., Roy, S. (2020). Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Maternal Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis. In: Chattopadhyay, A., Ghosh, S. (eds) Population Dynamics in Eastern India and Bangladesh. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3045-6_16

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