Uptake of, barriers and enablers to the utilization of postnatal care services in Thyolo, Malawi

• Main Authors: Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando (Author), Marumbo Chirwa (Author), Andrew Kumitawa (Author), Sangwani Salimu (Author), Jacqueline Chinkonde (Author), Tiyese Jean Chimuna (Author), Martin Dohlsten (Author), Bongani Chikwapulo (Author), Mesfin Senbete (Author), Fatima Gohar (Author), Tedbabe D. Hailegebriel (Author), Debra Jackson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Postnatal care (PNC) ensures early assessments for danger signs during the postpartum period and is to be provided within 24 h of birth, 48-72 h, 7-14 days, and six weeks after birth. This study assessed the uptake of and the barriers and facilitators to receiving PNC care among...