Self reported postpartum morbidity and associated factors in Vavuniya District

Abstract

A cross sectional study was conducted and necessary data was collected by a unity survey using an interviewer administrated questionnaire. A total number I of 5fO postpartum mothers were interviewed for the study. The interviews were conducted by trained interviewers (public health midwives) at the respondents' houses during August and September 2007. Number of total reported morbidities varied significantly with MOR area, et1city, highest educational attainment, and total family income. Mean number of total I reported morbidities was high in mothers from Cheddikulam MOR area