Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Maternal Health

Abstract

To evaluate the influence of socioeconomic status on maternal health problems during antenatal period. 45% of preterm premature rupture of membranes and 46.2% of pre labor rupture of  membranes  were  from lower socioeconomic class. Among all pregnant women who never  did  antenatal  visits , 78% were belonging from upper lower (class 4) socioeconomic class. Specific measures should be taken to increase awareness regarding access to health programs and proper execution of same, more importantly in slum areas  ,  and  rural  areas. Hence, society should be educated about care during pregnancy, delivery and after birth.