Social Norms and Status of Maternal Health Care Practice

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to Social Norms and Status of Maternal Health Care Practice in Jagadulla Rural Municipality of Dolpa district. This study followed cross-sectional study design and only quantitative data were used. Census method was used to select the respondents. Interview schedule was a main tool of data collection. The study found that most (90.4%) of the women of the study area have experienced the custom of not touching during the pregnancy. Most women agreed that they were separated for a first 11 to 13 days of delivery. Most were face not allowed for to touch family member, domestic animal and plants, go outside of the home, walk way and temple. Most women reported that they face various restrictions due to give gives curse (85.6%). And all respondents reported that damage the plants and it arises the unhappiness in the family. Maximum (90.4%) of the respondents believed that when a child is shown to other people, overlooked (Aakho laagne). Looking at the situation of maternal health status, 77.14 percent women are still not using any family planning tools. Still, 42.85 percent women in the study area have not gone for health checkup. According to the study, 74.28 percent of women have not taken rest during pregnancy, because they have to do all kinds of work themselves. The highest number women got T.T. vaccinations. Majority (54.28%) of the respondents reported that they do delivery at home with the help of mothers-in-law and women's health volunteers. The social norms influence on maternal health care practice. So, the study suggests that effective programs should be encouraged to have childbirth with the help of midwives, health volunteers and nurses in sub-health posts, health posts and hospitals regards the awareness of maternal health care for the women of remote area.