The role of community-based health services in influencing postnatal care visits in the Builsa and the West Mamprusi districts in rural Ghana

摘要: Globally, maternal mortality is still a challenge. In Ghana, morbidity and rates remain high, particularly in rural areas. Postnatal Care (PNC) one of the key strategies for improving health. This study examined determinants at least three PNC visits Ghana. We conducted cross-sectional Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) Zones Builsa West Mamprusi Districts between April June 2016. selected 650 women who delivered within 5 years preceding survey (325 from each two sites) using two-stage random sampling technique. Of respondents, 62% reported attending postnatal care times. district, percentage made were 90% compared with 35% district. Older those attended antenatal clinics four times (AOR: 5.23; 95% CI: 2.49–11.0) had partners some secondary education 3.31; 1.17–9.39) associated visits. Men engagement health services introduction home-based communities could help workers reach out to many mothers children promptly improve communities.