Socio-Demographic Factors Affecting Reproductive Health and Maternal Health: A Field Study of Setif City

Abstract

This study aims to explore the key socio-demographic factors influencing reproductive and maternal health. It also examines the relationship between specific economic and social indicators and the prevalence of chronic diseases experienced by mothers both before and after childbirth, as well as the rise in severe pregnancy and childbirth complications. The focus is on monitoring the significant side effects these conditions have on maternal reproductive health, as well as their impact on the health of the child. Additionally, the study seeks to assess the quality of healthcare provided to mothers before, during, and after childbirth, and its correlation with maternal and child mortality rates. The research was conducted through a field survey at three clinics in Setif city, involving a sample of 300 pregnant women and mothers with one or more children, all aged between 15 and 49 years. A descriptive-analytical approach was utilized. The findings reveal that social, economic, and cultural factors substantially affect maternal reproductive health.