Title:
Factors Influencing the Up-take of Malaria Preventive Services for preventing malaria during Pregnancy in Liberia
Authors:
Dahn, Emmanuel Torwah Symeon
Year:
2014
PAGE:
x, 62
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Liberia, Malaria, Utilisation, Malaria in Pregnancy and ANC
Abstract:
Background: Liberia is a malaria endemic country, with about 8% of the maternal mortality due to malaria-related anemia. Liberia is the 8th among countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Malaria during pregnancy has an adverse effect on both PWs and their unborn babies. According to WHO, the consistent access and use of LLINs and SP protect PWs from malaria related morbidity and mortality. However, the up-take of the intervention is low in Liberia.Objective: The study objective is to explore factors influencing the up-take of malaria preventive interventions in order to identify potential areas that need improvements for increased access and utilization by PWs in Liberia. Methodology: The research was done using literature review. The “Andersen’s model on healthcare utilization” was used to explore factors that impede access to MPS among pregnant women in Liberia. Findings: The study found several barriers that influence up-take of MPI among PWs. Key barriers include unavailability of malaria preventive commodities at ANC facilities, poor provider-client relationship, social and cultural beliefs that influence the behavior of PWs towards seeking MPS at ANC facilities. Conclusion and recommendation: In order to improve the up-take of the MPI, a two-way (short and long terms) solution should be considered. In the short, the NMCP should plan and implement MPIs at community level using community resources to distribute MPCs. In the long term, plan with MOH&SW and partners on the provision of motivation package for professionals volunteering to take assignments in remote rural communities.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Liberia, Republic of
Region:
West Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Dahn
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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