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Title:Assessment of utilization of maternal health care provisions in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors:Nweke, Joshua O.
Oti, Evaristus Osita
Year:2015
Periodical:Journal of Social Development in Africa (ISSN 1012-1080)
Volume:30
Issue:2
Pages:95-110
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subject:maternal and child health care
Abstract:Health service provision is a crucial aspect of everyone's well-being, especially pregnant women, who are often denied access to maternal health care. Previous studies on maternal health care focused mainly on economic factors as the main reason for poor utilization of maternal health care without looking at the availability of maternal health care facilities particularly in rural communities. This study examines the utilization of maternal health care provisions in Orumba North Local Government Area, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Findings reveal that respondents utilize modern maternal health care facilities in the area very often (82%), however the services rendered in the modern maternal health care were not satisfactory to respondents (84%). There is unwillingness among respondents to utilize modern maternal health care provisions (88%) and an above average willingness to visit Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) more than the modern maternal health care facilities (52%). This study therefore recommends equipping modern health care facilities with both human and material resources to enhance their performance. Also, periodic training of TBAs is recommended to enable them to render good and hygienic services that will reduce maternal mortality. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract, edited]
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