Pattern of utilization of ante-natal and delivery services in a semi-urban community of North-Central Nigeria.
Pattern of utilization of ante-natal and delivery services in a semi-urban community of North-Central Nigeria.
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DOI：
10.4314/ahs.v16i4.12
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发表时间：
2016-01-01
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通讯作者：
Olatayo, Aremu Ayodele
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Abimbola, Jimoh Maryam;Makanjuola, Akande Tanimola;Olatayo, Aremu Ayodele
背景：尼日利亚仅占世界人口的2%，但在全球孕产妇死亡估计数中占10%。本研究评估利用产前和分娩服务的育龄妇女在Afon community.Methodology：这是一个描述性的横断面研究，收集定量和定性数据，采用半结构化的访谈管理的问卷调查和焦点小组讨论（FGD）。访谈以家庭为基础。FGD有两个同质组。使用Epi-info 3.5.1版软件包分析数据。结果：社区居民对产前/分娩服务的利用水平较高。利用产前护理/分娩服务的障碍包括：没有钱、离保健设施远、等待时间长、保健工作人员态度差以及得不到丈夫的许可。教育水平和就业状况显着相关的利用ANC/交付service.Conclusion：女童教育和妇女赋权需要提高利用服务。产前护理提供者需要接受培训，以提高其履行职责时的护理质量。
Background: Nigeria accounts for only 2% of the world's population, but contributes up to 10 % of the global estimates of maternal deaths. The study assesses the utilization of antenatal and delivery services by women of reproductive age in Afon community.Methodology: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study that collected both quantitative and qualitative data using semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire and focus group discussions (FGD). Interviews were house-hold based. FGD had two homogenous groups. Data was analysed using Epi-info version 3.5.1 software package. Level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.Results: There was a high level of utilization of antenatal/delivery services in the community. Barriers to utilization of ANC/delivery services include lack of money, distance from health facility, long waiting time, poor attitude of health workers and no permission from husbands. Level of education and employment status were significantly associated with utilization of ANC/delivery services.Conclusion: Girl-child education and women empowerment are required to improve utilization of services. Ante-natal care providers need to be trained to improve quality of care in the discharge of their duties.