Determinants of postnatal care coverage among mothers and new‐borns in India: Evidence from a nationally representative survey

Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy and Marie Gilbert Majella

International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 2021, vol. 36, issue 4, 1276-1286

Abstract: Despite efforts taken by the Government of India, still mothers and new‐borns are excluded from the postnatal care services, especially during the critical first 24 h after delivery. Hence, we have done this study to find the determinants of postnatal care for mothers and new‐borns in India. We have analysed the NFHS‐4 data gathered from Demographic Health Survey programme. Stratification and clustering in the sample design was accounted using svyset command. Point estimates were reported as proportions with 95% Confidence Interval (CI). In total, 190,797 women who had at least one live birth were included. About 25.2% and 27.1% of the new‐born received post‐natal care within 24 and 48 h of delivery. The proportion of women who received post‐natal care within 24 and 48 h after delivery was 63.4% and 65.2% respectively. Higher socioeconomic status, women living in Southern region, utilization of proper antenatal and intranatal care, and Caesarian mode of delivery had significantly higher postnatal care coverage among mothers and new‐borns. This finding informs the policy makers regarding the status of postnatal care coverage, that can be incorporated to identify target populations for further strengthening of service delivery.

Date: 2021
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