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Association between media exposure and maternal health service use in Nepal: A further analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022.

Shreeman SharmaBikram AdhikariAchyut Raj PandeySulata KarkiSaugat Pratap K CDeepak JoshiSushil Chandra Baral
Published in: PloS one (2024)
Exposure to health programs and internet use are positively associated with four or more ANC visits. Exposure to mass media and health programs are positively associated with increased institutional delivery. Our findings imply that well-designed campaigns and awareness programs delivered through mass media platforms play a vital role in enhancing the uptake of maternal health services.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • birth weight
  • mental health
  • tertiary care
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • health promotion
  • social media
  • physical activity
  • pregnant women
  • climate change
  • gestational age