Dharani Priya Rajendran
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical sciences & Research Centre, IndiaPresentation Title:
Maternal and child health in urban slums – A cross-sectional study at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract
Background: Maternal and child health is a crucial dimension of
healthcare quality and overall health conditions in a society. Maternal
Mortality Rate (MMR) is influenced by factors such as limited healthcare
access, poor living conditions, and social challenges, especially among
high-risk populations like those in slums, migrants, and tribes. This study
aims to assess the maternal
and child health
profile in urban slums of Madurai, Tamil Nadu and also to assess their
healthcare seeking behaviour.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the mother and
child dyad residing at slums of Aruldhaspuram, ManjalMedu and Gomaspalayam
around Arapalayam, Madurai district,
Tamil Nadu which were included
as slum areas in the gazette of Madurai Corporation. Data was collected
door-to-door by personal interview method.
Results: 71% had consanguineous marriage; 13% of women
had more than 3
children. 96% of mothers had complete Ante Natal Care (ANC) including Tetanus Toxoid (TT) immunization and Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation. 98% of the mothers had
institutional delivery among whom 23 had caesarean delivery. 56% of children
had normal birth weight. 94% of mothers have practised exclusive
breastfeeding.94% children had had been immunized for age. 71% of them had
permanent sterilization and 25% of the mothers are not using any family planning
method among whom only
14% had not completed their family, whereas the remaining 11 did not opt for
any family planning method.
Conclusion: Majority are availing complete ANC, institutional
delivery and immunization services. But there are still home deliveries and unmet need for family planning.
Biography
Dharani Priya Rajendran holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India. As a public health specialist, she has extensive experience conducting research among diverse and underserved populations, including tribal communities, slum dwellers, and sportspersons. In her role as a medical educator, she actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in various research domains. She has also organized numerous workshops on research methodology and capacity building for medical trainees.
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