The Utilization of Postnatal Care in South Sulawesi (Data Analysis of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017)

The main problem that is still faced with maternal health in Indonesia is the high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). It is estimated that 60% of maternal deaths in Indonesia occur after postpartum, and nearly 50% of deaths during childbirth occur within the first 24 hours after delivery. Some causes of maternal death, such as postpartum complications and postpartum bleeding, can be prevented through the puerperal care program. The study aims to determine the factors associated with a postpartum examination in South Sulawesi Province. This study uses cross-sectional study design in 393 couple’s age 15-49 years by using data from IDHS 2017. The hypothesis was tested with a chi-square test (p