Antenatal healthcare utilization in maternal health facilities in Lushoto district, Tanga
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2019
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Mzumbe University
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In most developing countries maternal mortality remains large public trouble. One number of strategies to improve maternal health in both public and personal health facilities is the implementation and appropriate use of proper ANC services in which at least 4 visits is suggested. ANC utilization is influenced by various factors which differ in various regions and countries. The study aim was to establish the determinants of ANC services utilization in maternal health facilities in Lushoto district, Tanga. The study design was a case study which was conducted among recently delivered mothers seeking ANC in public and private maternal health facilities in Lushoto district. Antenatal mothers included were those who were aged 15-49 years. A sample of 396 antenatal mothers for the study was obtained.
Purposive sampling technique was used in the study whereby submissive respondents who met the criteria of being selected were enrolled cumulatively until the required sample size was obtained. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain data from study participants and the structured interview was used for mothers who were unable to fill the questionnaires. After data collection, data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics which involved frequency distribution tables and percentage and employed logit and ordered probit regression analysis in analyzing utilization of ANC and factors upon frequency of visits of mother in health facility respectively.
The results of the study showed that utilization of ANC services is influenced by marital status of expectant mother, expectant mother‟s education level, facility type, frequency of visit and waiting time for care whilst transport costs, income, use of public facility and insured mother influences frequency of visits of recent delivered mothers public and private health facilities in Lushoto district. The study recommends on the promotion and provision of education based on the ANC services package and be aware about the number of visits recommended by WHO which provides the need to educate pregnant mothers especially of younger ages on the need to utilize maternal health services including ANC so as to achieve WHO minimum requirement of number of visits on ANC and reducing maternal mortality under SDG 3 and 5.
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A Dissertation to be submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of Masters of Science in Economics of Mzumbe University
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Martenal Health, Heath Facilities, Heallth Care, Healthcare Utilization -Lushoto
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