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Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SIJOG)
Volume-5 | Issue-12 | 583-588
Original Research Article
Reducing Maternal Mortality: Innovations in Obstetric Care in Low-Resource Settings
Md. Abdur Rahim, Tahmina Israt Khanam, Razwana Parvin, Jesmin Ara Parul
Published : Dec. 15, 2022
DOI : 10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i12.008
Abstract
Introduction: Maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings like Bangladesh, where access to quality maternal healthcare is often limited. Financial assistance programs, technological innovations, and improved healthcare access have shown promise in reducing maternal complications and mortality. This study evaluates the impact of these interventions on maternal health outcomes in Bangladesh, highlighting key factors influencing healthcare utilization and identifying strategies to enhance maternal survival. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Maternity Center, Madhupur, Tangail, Bangladesh during the period from January 2021 to December 2022, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 110 pregnant and postpartum women were included in the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 25.0), with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Result: The study found that demographic factors such as rural residence (78.2%) and low socioeconomic status (60%) influenced maternal healthcare access in Bangladesh. While 64.5% of deliveries occurred in healthcare facilities, 35.5% still took place at home, with 72.7% attended by skilled birth attendants (SBAs). Financial assistance significantly improved maternal healthcare utilization, leading to higher rates of ANC visits (85.5% vs. 52.7%), facility-based deliveries (78.2% vs. 50.9%), and postnatal care utilization (82.7% vs. 48.2%). Technological interventions such as mHealth (35.5% reduction in complications), portable ultrasound (41.8% early detection of high-risk pregnancies), and NASG (50% reduction in PPH mortality) showed substantial benefits. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of financial assistance, technological innovations, and healthcare facility improvements in reducing maternal mortality in Bangladesh. Women who received financial support had significantly higher utilization of antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services, demonstrating the importance of economic interventions in maternal health.
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