Authors: Noudéhouénou Credo Adelphe Ahissou, Manami Uehara, Daisuke Nonaka, Inthanomchanh Vongphoumy, Tiengkham Pongvongsa, Khamtoun Ounlienvongsack, Khampheng Phongluxa, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Jun Kobayashi
In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), despite high rates of antenatal care and facility births, only 19% of mothers return for follow-up postnatal care. This study found that mothers who had high trust in village health volunteers were over 12 times more likely to seek follow-up care. Key factors that helped included having an older baby and getting immediate care after birth, while barriers included long distances to health centers, traditional gender roles, and mere contact with volunteers without quality support. Strengthening trust and support from local health volunteers and addressing access and gender issues could improve follow-up care use.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, Reproductive health, Trust
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: Laos
Publisher May Restrict Access: No