Barriers to postnatal care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of sociodemographic and spatial factors in Mexico City
Geographic location, occupation, and socioeconomic status significantly influence postnatal visit frequency during public health crises, while education plays a lesser role. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions addressing geographic barriers and incorporating mental health support to enhance maternal healthcare access among vulnerable populations. Future research should focus on developing integrated care frameworks that can better withstand disruptions during public health emergencies.
Authors
- Jorge Valencia‐Ortega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-8341)
- Leonardo Montes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6119-9947)
- Renata Saucedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5167-6156)
- Magalhi Robledo-Clemente
- Juan Carlos Silva Godínez
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Mexican Social Security Institute (MX)
- Centro Médico Nacional La Raza (MX)
- Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (MX)
- Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI (MX)
- Hospital de Especialidades (MX)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1538565
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología