Open AccessThe impact of Integrated Obstetric and Neonatal Services on Maternal Postpartum Health Care Services Utilization
Author(s) -
Fisun Vural,
Filiz Yıldırım,
Bírol Vural
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
i̇stanbul kuzey klinikleri
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2148-4902
DOI - 10.14744/nci.2015.23865
Subject(s) - medicine , postnatal care , neonatal intensive care unit , health care , maternal health , obstetrics , health services , pregnancy , nursing , family medicine , environmental health , population , pediatrics , genetics , economics , biology , economic growth
Postnatal care is an important issue in maintaining and promoting maternal and neonatal health. However, utilization of postpartum maternal health care services is at a low rate in many countries. This study was aimed to investigate the impact of integrated obstetric and neonatal services on utilization rates of postnatal health care service among mothers.