leading causes of under utilization of M.C.H services in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

The aim of the study is identifying reasons for underutilization of MCH services and necessary equipments and supplies needed to permit doctors to deal with obstetrical management. The main instrument of data collection was interviewing household mothers and health personnel in the area of work. The results revealed that the majority of household mothers [55%] used the available MCH services. The main causes of underutilization of health services were inconvenient accessibility, lack of specialists and lack of free drugs. Most of deliveries [67%] were carried out by private physician due to lack of necessary supplies and equipments needed for obstetrical managements