DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2020.v08i04.028

Pages: 1174-1179

Introduction: Under the NHM, both supply side and demand side interventions are implemented to improve accessibility and utilization of RCH services by the urban and rural population. These interventions have contributed in improving utilization of RCH services. However, utilization of RCH services and adverse health outcomes among slum population remains a cause of concerns. Objectives: This study aims to find out the role of institutional and community level factors in deciding accessibility and utilization of RCH services. Result: The study finding reveals that 90.5% got ANC registration in which 82.9% in government hospital and 7.6% in private hospital. Among study population 33% got ANC registration in first trimester and 48% in second trimester, 90.3% mother got two T.T injections, 68.6% of mothers got regular iron and folic acid tablets and 1.2 % mothers done four or more USG. The study population had institutional delivery of 83%. Conclusions and Recommendation: The study finding reveals a statistically significant association between distances of health facility and number of ANC. There is statistically significant association between mother education, spouse education and distance of health facilities with number of USG done. Distance of health facility and place of delivery are also statistically associated. So, specific intervention program need to be planned and conducted to improve the maternal health practices and eventually improve the health status.