Community survey on awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess levels of awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Nepal.

Methods

Between March 2014 and March 2015, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among married women aged 15-40years residing in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal, regarding their knowledge and use of obstetric ultrasonography during their most recent pregnancy. Regression analyses were conducted to identify reproductive health, socioeconomic, and other characteristics that increased the likelihood of undergoing an obstetric ultrasonographic examination.

Results

Among 6182 women, 1630 (26.4%) had undergone obstetric ultrasonography during their most recent pregnancy, of whom 1011 (62.0%) received only one examination. Odds of receiving an ultrasonographic examination were higher

SUBMITTER: Kozuki N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4942357 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature