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Changes in Ante-Natal Care and Family Planning in Krakor, Pursat, Cambodia, 1996-1998

Barbara Main, MPH

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health, Curtin University, Western Australia

Tony Lower, PhD

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health, Curtin University, Western Australia, lowert{at}cucrh.uwa.edu.au

Ross James, PhD

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health, Curtin University, Western Australia

Ian Rouse, PhD

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health, Curtin University, Western Australia

This study examines variations in ante-natal care (ANC) and family planning in Krakor, Pursat, Cambodia between 1996 and 1998. Population-based survey interviews were conducted with a total of 291 women in 1996 and 211 women in 1998. An intervention strategy designed to enhance the skills and roles of Health Centre staff, Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) and Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) was conducted. Over this timeframe, reported ANC access increased from 37 % to 47 %. Most women delivered their last child at home, usually assisted by a TBA. Few women practiced family planning, despite the fact that most reported that they did not want any further children. A range of reasons for not practicing family planning were found to be highly significant, including the lack of available services (p<0.01). The fear of side-effects decreased significantly (p<0.01), with the community education provided by the VHVs and TBAs, potentially being one contributing factor. The results of this study suggest that continual support of VHVs and TBAs will further improve the health of women in Cambodia. Asia Pac J Public Health 2001; 13(2): 74-78

Key Words: Ante-natal care • family planning • primary health care • TBA • VHV.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 2, 74-78 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/101053950101300203
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