Document Type
Case Study
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan
Abstract
Preconception care is the delivery of biomedical, behavioral, and social health interventions to women and couples of reproductive ages. The significance of care is emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO), as it greatly affects the quality of life of the mother and child. However, the uptake of pre-conception care services in Low and Middle-income countries (LMIC) such as Pakistan is low due to several factors. This discussion paper will identify some of the contextual factors related to the quality of health care services, acceptability due to cultural value beliefs, and affordability that largely influence the utilization of preconception care services. The paper also proposes some practical interventions to overcome these limitations.
Recommended Citation
Hashim, M M, & Ali, N A. Enhancing maternal and fetal well-being: Exploring the determinants of preconception care. Journal of Asian Midwives. 2024;11(1):133–140.
