A Design Study of Tools to Promote Continued Attendance in Antenatal and Postnatal Checkups for Pregnant Women in Bangladesh

As a Case of Portable Health Clinic

Abstract

We propose a maternity roadmap as a tool to sustain attendance in home-based antenatal and postnatal care in rural Bangladesh. Through preliminary and on-site surveys, we identified that immediate access to necessary information, understanding the entirety of maternal care, and personal engagement are crucial for continuous attendance. Therefore, we adopted a roadmap easily displayed on walls to alleviate concerns of misplacement and created a prototype. Moving forward, we will refine based on local evaluations to extract necessary elements for sustainability.