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Research Paper | Public Health | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 844 - 847 | India
Obstetric Morbidity and Treatment-Seeking Behavior Among Teenage Women in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract: Obstetric morbidity among teenage women remains a critical public health concern in developing countries, particularly in India where early marriage and adolescent childbearing are prevalent. This study examines the prevalence, patterns, and determinants of obstetric morbidity and treatment-seeking behavior among teenage women in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Using primary data collected from 440 married teenage women, the study applies descriptive and multivariate statistical techniques. The findings reveal a high prevalence of complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period, coupled with low levels of healthcare utilization. Socio-economic factors such as education, caste, standard of living, and women?s autonomy significantly influence both morbidity and treatment-seeking behavior. The study highlights systemic barriers including poor accessibility, lack of awareness, and socio-cultural constraints. The findings emphasize the need for strengthening maternal healthcare services and targeted interventions for adolescent mothers. This study examines the prevalence of obstetric morbidity and treatment-seeking behaviour among teenage married women. It highlights the types of complications experienced during pregnancy and post-delivery periods and analyzes the socio-economic and demographic factors influencing these conditions. The findings indicate a high prevalence of obstetric morbidity, with significant variations based on women?s autonomy, education, and socio-economic status. The chapter also emphasizes gaps in timely healthcare utilization.
Keywords: Obstetric morbidity, teenage pregnancy, maternal health, treatment-seeking behaviour, Uttar Pradesh
How to Cite?: Anchal Sachan, Dr. Vandana Yadav, Dr. Amit Sachan, "Obstetric Morbidity and Treatment-Seeking Behavior Among Teenage Women in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 844-847, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26513124639, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26513124639