Table 3.
Healthcare service utilization during postpartum in women who delivered at home or at a facility in the Philippines
| Category | Home, n=27 (%) | Facility, n=36 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time of first postpartum checkup | 0.16 | ||
| Within 4 hours | 6 (22.2) | 5 (13.9) | |
| Within 4–24 hours | 6 (22.2) | 3 (8.3) | |
| Within 2 days | 13 (48.1) | 27 (75.0) | |
| Not received | 2 (7.4) | 1 (2.8) | |
| Home visit | 1.00 | ||
| Received | 18 (66.7) | 24 (66.7) | |
| Not received | 9 (33.3) | 12 (33.3) | |
| Health education on postpartum danger signs | 1.00 | ||
| Received | 18 (66.7) | 24 (66.7) | |
| Not received | 9 (33.3) | 12 (33.3) | |
| Health education on breastfeeding troubles | 0.43 | ||
| Received | 20 (74.1) | 23 (63.9) | |
| Not received | 7 (25.9) | 13 (36.1) | |
| Health education on family planning | 0.55 | ||
| Received | 22 (81.5) | 26 (72.2) | |
| Not received | 5 (18.5) | 10 (27.8) |
Note: P-values were derived from chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test.