Child and Maternal Mortality
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Figure 3.22. Barriers to accessing healthcare services, Bangladesh
Perceived barriers to MNCH services (N=14)
The access to MNCH services was rated similarly: the quality of care (mean score of 1.2) was
rated as the most important barrier, followed by an adequate number of health staff (1.9).
Financial affordability (2.6) and acceptability of health care services (2.7) were perceived as
moderate barriers for accessing MNCH services. Physical accessibility (4.1) and the Supply of
essential drugs (3.4) were perceived as "somewhat a barrier."