Title:
Factors influencing utilization of Antenatal care services among women of reproductive age in kajo-keji county Central Equatoria State Republic Of South Sudan: a qualitative study
Authors:
Erenao, RUMBE Samuel Loboka
Year:
2016
PAGE:
xiv, 63
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Antenatal care Kajo-Keji County
Abstract:
Background: The robust millennium development goal 5.A; “to reduce by 75% between 1990 and 2015 the maternal mortality ratio” was not met. Only a 43% reduction in maternal mortality rate was achieved globally. The WHO estimates that 62% of global annual maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and many of the deaths occur in women who never received Antenatal Care (ANC). In 2013 for example of the 75% pregnant women in Africa who attended at least one ANC visit, only 47% attended the recommended four effective visits. In South Sudan, only 48% of pregnant women attend at least one ANC visit of which only 17% of them attend the recommended effective four ANC visits leading to poor pregnancy outcomes. Methodology: This study explored the sociodemographic, sociocultural, and health system related factors influencing ANC utilization and other factors related to access of ANC. The study was exploratory qualitative in nature, conducted in Kangapo II payam Kajo-Keji County Central Equatoria Republic of South Sudan. The insight gained from the study can provide information for improvement of ANC service uptake. Results: Women’s sociodemographic and sociocultural characteristics, knowledge and perceptions towards ANC and general dissatisfaction with quality of care and attitude of care givers influence utilization of ANC. Long distance to health facilities, poor roads and existence of natural barriers also influence access to ANC services. Conclusion: Utilization of ANC services is associated with; sociodemographic and sociocultural characteristics of women, health system and accessibility related factors. Therefore proper use of ANC cannot be achieved by establishing health facilities without addressing the other determinants.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Health
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
North Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2016 Erenao
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
7brsDRme0p_20170504170859124.pdf