Effect of sharing health messages on antenatal care behavior among women involved in microfinance-based self-help groups in Bihar India.

Monika WaliaLaili IraniIndrajit ChaudhuriYamini AtmavilasNiranjan Saggurti

Published in: Global health research and policy (2020)

The study shows that sharing health messages in microfinance-based SHGs is associated with significant increase in ANC practice. While the results suggest the potential of microfinance-based SHGs for improved maternal health services, the approach's sustainability needs to be further examined.

Keyphrases

healthcare
health information
public health
social media
mental health
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
quality improvement
polycystic ovary syndrome
palliative care
human health
birth weight
preterm birth
climate change
physical activity
pain management
gestational age