The development of maternal health follow-up in the postpartum period in Algeria A comparative study between MICS4 (2012-2013) and MICS6 (2019) data.
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Postpartum health care is clearly weak among mothers in Algeria. The results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4) in 2013 showed that 78.2% of mothers did not undergo any form of health care after leaving the healthcare facility. This percentage decreased slightly to 75.2% in the results of the more recent survey (MICS6) in 2019.
This lack of follow-up is attributed to a lack of awareness among many mothers, who believe that a postpartum check-up in the healthcare facility eliminates any subsequent follow-up. However, the postpartum period, which extends to six weeks (42 days), is a critical stage during which serious health complications may arise, which, if neglected, may lead to death. Given the pivotal importance of maternal healthcare during this sensitive stage and its direct impact on the health of the individual, family, and society, this research paper aims to study the evolution of maternal healthcare follow-up during the postpartum period. This research paper draws on data from the MICS4 (2013) and MICS6 (2019) surveys, while attempting to identify the most prominent determinants and factors influencing this follow-up.
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