2021
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252024
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Exploring providers’ perceived barriers to utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective To determine providers’ perceived barriers to utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive exploratory study design was used. Qualitative data was collected through the use of a pre-tested interview guide. Twelve providers participated in the study in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. They included nine officers in charge of primary health centers, two Chief Nursing Officers of a tertiary health ins… Show more

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“…All the participants in urban and rural communities agreed on their husbands accompanying them during delivery. This is similar to what was obtained from the providers of maternal health care in the study area [ 12 ]. However, the women in the rural communities preferred attending antenatal care alone so the money they receive from their husbands will not be decreased should their husbands accompany them.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
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“…All the participants in urban and rural communities agreed on their husbands accompanying them during delivery. This is similar to what was obtained from the providers of maternal health care in the study area [ 12 ]. However, the women in the rural communities preferred attending antenatal care alone so the money they receive from their husbands will not be decreased should their husbands accompany them.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…This includes the provision of material and financial needs during this crucial period and to remind and encourage them to attend antenatal care. In a qualitative study involving providers of maternal health services in Ebonyi state southeast Nigeria, all the participants were in agreement that men should be involved in all matters related to maternal healthcare [ 12 ]. A community based study that involved couples in Ethiopia established that there is a relationship between male partners’ involvement in maternal healthcare and utilization of some maternal health care services by female partners [ 27 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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