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The Influence of Media on Obstetric Health Behavior in Northern Bangladesh

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  • Md. Bokul Hossain

    (Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh)

  • Dr. Md. Siddiqur Rahman

    (Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh)

  • Sonya Farhana Sony

    (Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Media is a part and parcel of daily life and influences every sphere of life. The present study seeks to understand the influence of media on obstetric health behavior. Survey method has been executed to conduct the study. The research shows that media plays a vital role in obstetric health fields. Besides, there is a significant association between respondent’s media engagement and the performance of obstetric health behaviors like ANC visits, getting assistance of skilled health personnel during delivery or types of birth attendant, intake of iron tablets and vaccination of mother (TT).

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  • Md. Bokul Hossain & Dr. Md. Siddiqur Rahman & Sonya Farhana Sony, 2020. "The Influence of Media on Obstetric Health Behavior in Northern Bangladesh," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(8), pages 285-292, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:8:p:285-292
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