Determinants of Utilization of Maternity Services in Gidan Igwe; Sokoto; Nigeria
Sahel medical journal (Print)
; 13(3)2010.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The provision of antenatal care is regarded as the cornerstone of maternal and perinatal health care especially in developing nations and is expected to have a significant impact on achieving the fifth millennium development goal. The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of utilisation of maternity services in Gidan Igwe; Sokoto.Methods:
The study was a cross-sectional descriptive one involving 300 women of child bearing age selected through a systematic sampling technique. Data was collected using a set of semi-structured interviewer and self administered questionnaires.Results:
Majority; 214 (71.3) of the respondents had no formal education; visited a health facility for antenatal care during their last pregnancy; 218 (72.7) and had their last delivery at home; 190 (63.3). Of the 190 subjects that delivered at home; 165 (85) were assisted by Traditional birth attendants (TBAs). Education was statistically significantly associated with ANC attendance and hospital delivery (P=0.0012).Conclusion:
Although; a high proportion of the respondents visited health facilities for ANC; only a few of them delivered in these facilities. There is need to increase public awareness on the use of antenatal care services and delivery by skilled attendants
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Assunto principal:
Cuidado Pré-Natal
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Causalidade
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Hospitais
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Sahel medical journal (Print)
Ano de publicação:
2010
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