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Continuum of care for maternal and newborn health in Cambodia: Where are the gaps and why?
Every three out of five women received ANC, SBA and PNC within 48 hours for their most recent birth, which is remarkable for a nation that 30 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. However, still a large proportion of women dropped out from the pathway of continuum. After receiving ANC, 11% of women had SBA but no PNC, 8% had PNC but no SBA and 13% received neither. Poor women particularly suffered from low access to care and health insurance did not seem helpful. Regional variation is substantial-ranging from 14% to 96% of women in 19 provinces receiving all three services. Quality of antenatal care affects women's use of subsequent skilled birth attendance and postnatal care. The findings of this study could provide key inputs for identifying program and policy priorities in Cambodia in order to reduce maternal mortality and neonatal mortality.
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Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the level of continuum of care in Cambodia; identify gaps in using maternal health services; Determine factors we should focus on to improve women’s continuity of receiving essential care.
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am a public health researcher and have many years of research exprience in maternal and child health in developing countries.
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I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.