Inequalities and Effect of Non-Biological Factors on Perinatal Mortality in Uttar Pradesh.

Chauhan, Bal Govind; Kumar, Pradeep; Kundu, Sampurna

Approximately 6 million neonatal deaths occur globally, with approximately 99 percent of them occurring in developing countries. This study is an attempt to examine the prevalence and influence of non-biological factors on perinatal mortality in India. National Family Health Survey (2015-2016) data and bivariate and multivariate techniques have been used to fulfill the aforesaid objectives. Findings suggest that approximately 47 perinatal deaths occurred per 1,000 pregnancies lasting seven or more months during the last five years preceding the survey in Uttar Pradesh. Parental education, wealth status, variables related to pregnancy and delivery, mother's demographic factors, mother's height, and child characteristics have shown significant impact on perinatal mortality. For a policy point of view, more emphasis is needed on quality of care of National Health Mission (NHM) strategy at times of greater risk—that is, birth and the first few days of life—which could be the way forward for reducing high perinatal deaths.

INDIA; STATISTICS; STATURE; MATERNAL-child health services; MEDICAL quality control; HEALTH policy; SOCIAL determinants of health; MULTIVARIATE analysis; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; PERINATAL death; DISEASE prevalence; SOCIAL classes; INFANT mortality; HEALTH equity; DELIVERY (Obstetrics); SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; PARENTS; EDUCATIONAL attainment

International Journal of Social Determinants of Health & Health Services, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 3, p303

2755-1938

Academic Journal

10.1177/27551938231168066