Barriers in Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services: Perceptions of Rural Women in Eastern Nepal

Abstract

The study explored factors that are contributing in not availing the maternal health care services. The elimination of these barriers will facilitate quality of care and health outcomes. Therefore, the interventions should be developed and implemented to improve the health status of women and children. The result of this study can be utilized to draw the attention of local government, in strategic planning related to maternal health interventions.