Determinants of Maternal Health in Punjab: Evidence from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys 2011-2014-2018

Authors

  • Dr. Sonia Omer Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Sadia Jabeen Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan
  • Umm-e-Ayman M. Phil. Scholar Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-II-S)19

Keywords:

Health Determinants Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), Maternal

Abstract

The current study aims at analyzing the trend of the key determinants of maternal health through Multiple Indicator Survey for the period of 2011 to 2018. Maternal health is an important phenomenon that determines the status of women in any society. Pakistan with its limited resources though has made some noticeable improvements in maternal health indicators but the country is still behind many internationally set targets and slandered that determine maternal health. The secondary data analysis was used and ten determinants of maternal health were selected. The trends of major determinants for Bahawalpur, Vehari, and Rajanpur districts were analysed by using descriptive statistics.The data retrieved from three major reports show less or no improvements in significant maternal health indicators, in the underdeveloped regions of the country. Programs like lady health workers and the role of mass media may be strengthened to disseminate information on maternal health among women.

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2024-05-27

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Omer, S., Jabeen, S., & Ayman, U. e. (2024). Determinants of Maternal Health in Punjab: Evidence from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys 2011-2014-2018. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 5(2), 185–196. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-II-S)19

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): April to June - Special Issue

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