iajapnIAJAPNIAJAPN2709-3263https://doi.org/10.47310/iajapn.2021.v02i02.014Barriers for Utilization of Maternal Health Interventions among the Rural Women (18 To 45 Years): A Focus Group Discussion in TripuraMaitriChaudhuriDilipKumarDasPrincipal, Nurses’ Training Institute, Agartala Government Medical College and Govinda Ballav Panth Hospital, Agartala, West Tripura, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Bio-Chemistry, AGMC & GBP Hospital, Agartala, IndiaBackground: The main factors that prevent women from receiving or seeking care during pregnancy and childbirth are: poverty, distance to facilities and lack of information, inadequate and poor quality services, cultural beliefs and practices. Materials and Methods: Descriptive qualitative approach was selected to conduct the present Community-Based Study in entire eight districts of Tripura. Total 10 FGD was conducted separately in entire eight districts of Tripura. Homogenous group of ante-natal (10 participants in each group) and post-natal (10 participants in each group) was selected in each district using simple random method. Each FGD session was performed in an around the area of Sub-centre. Result: 65(65%) of the participants were in the age group of 18 to 27 years 24(24%) under 27 to 36 years and 11(11%) in the age group of 36 to 45 years. All were married (100%) women. 100% of the mothers were aware about the availability of health agency, personnel and services in and around their village. Lack of knowledge regarding hygiene, diet, rest and sleep during ante-natal period, less awareness, immaturity, lack of self-confident among the rural mothers are revealed including cost of transport are the common barriers to utilize the available maternal health services. Conclusions: There is an urgent need for improved health education programme during the ANC visits and contact, postpartum follow up and continuous monitoring of maternal health services.