ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2025
Barriers to postnatal care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of sociodemographic and spatial factors in Mexico City.
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted maternal and postnatal care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigated sociodemographic, geographic, psychosocial, and obstetric factors associated with inadequate postnatal care utilization in Mexico City during the pandemic. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 719 postpartum women at a major obstetric hospital in Mexico City. Maternal sociodemographic data, social support (MOS survey), prenatal care quality (Kessner Index), postnatal depression (Edinburgh Scale), care satisfaction (SERVQUAL), and obstetric history were assessed. Spatial regression models evaluated associations between maternal factors, socioeconomic status (AMAI Index), and postnatal visits, incorporating geographic dependencies. Results: Significant spatial autocorrelation in postnatal visit frequency was observed ( Conclusions: Geographic location, occupation, and socioeconomic status significantly influence postnatal visit frequency during public health crises, while education plays a lesser role. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions addressing geographic barriers and incorporating mental health support to enhance maternal healthcare access among vulnerable populations. Future research should focus on developing integrated care frameworks that can better withstand disruptions during public health emergencies.
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