Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services among Married Adolescent Women: Insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, 2008

Kumar, Rajesh; Singh, Prashant Kumar; Singh, Lucky

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2012.05.001

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“…One study [7] conducted in three countries i.e., Nepal, Malawi and Bangladesh had three samples from respective countries and dealt as three studies; rendering 11 sample studies. The 95% CI was calculated on the basis of standard error of percentages of 11 sample studies.…”

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Proportion and factors affecting for post-natal care utilization in developing countries: A systematic review

Adhikari

Yadav

Timilshina

et al. 2016

J. Manmohan Memorial Inst. Health. Sci.

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“…[6] Studies from rural Bangladesh found that some of these factors were positively associated with the utilization of health services. [7] The aim of this study is to characterize and to find out the proportion of postnatal care utilization in developing countries.…”

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Proportion and factors affecting for post-natal care utilization in developing countries: A systematic review

Adhikari

Yadav

Timilshina

et al. 2016

J. Manmohan Memorial Inst. Health. Sci.

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“…Previous reports from throughout sub-Saharan Africa have recognized some of these barriers, but a number of these studies have been quantitative surveys. It is interesting to note that when a structured questionnaire 4,11,12,14,15 is used there is more emphasis on the practical barriers to attendance whereas the more open-ended, lessconstrained approach with a qualitative study 5,[6][7][8]10 enables the identification of additional and more complex barriers. During the first three months the barriers are almost entirely identified by qualitative studies.…”

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“…Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, in addition to social taboos, there is evidence that women are unsure of the purpose behind antenatal care 7 , probably due to a belief that childbearing represents a normal ‗bodily experience' rather than an illness 8 . Practical barriers to using antenatal care include remoteness from treatment facilities and costs [9][10][11] , a belief that attendance is necessary to obtain a document that permits delivery within the hospital 8 , and the attitude of health professionals [12][13][14][15] . The barriers to antenatal care remain unstudied in an urban context.…”

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Barriers to Antenatal Care in an Urban Community in the Gambia: An In-depth Qualitative Interview Study

Laing

Sinmyee

Rafique

et al. 2017

Afr J Reprod Health

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This qualitative study investigated the barriers to obtaining access to antenatal care in a small, urban government-supported health centre in the Gambia. It thus addresses an important issue related to maternal health and the prevention of maternal deaths. In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 pregnant women, 13 healthcare workers and 9 male partners. Three areas were identified for study: recognition and acknowledgment of pregnancy, recognition of the need for care and practical barriers to attendance. Intentional concealment of early pregnancy was common to avoid adverse social consequences or for fear that malign interventions would cause a miscarriage. In the absence of symptoms many women considered it unnecessary to attend the antenatal clinic until well into the second trimester. Practical barriers to attendance included conflicting domestic demands and the attitude of some healthcare workers. Access to antenatal care in the Gambia throughout pregnancy should be considered in a stepwise fashion and barriers to care were identified at each stage. Interviews with male partners and health workers highlighted their key role. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[3]:62-69).Keywords: Access, antenatal care, health services, qualitative, Gambia, Africa RésuméCette étude qualitative a étudié les obstacles à l'accès aux soins prénatals dans un petit centre de santé soutenu par le gouvernement urbain en Gambie. Il aborde ainsi une question importante liée à la santé maternelle et à la prévention des décès maternels. Des entretiens approfondis ont été réalisés avec 25 femmes enceintes, 13 agents de santé et 9 partenaires masculins. Trois domaines ont été identifiés pour l'étude: l'identification et la reconnaissance de la grossesse, la reconnaissance du besoin de soins et des obstacles pratiques à la fréquentation. La dissimulation intentionnelle de la grossesse précoce était fréquente pour éviter les conséquences sociales négatives ou pour craindre que des interventions malignes ne causent une fausse couche. En l'absence de symptômes, de nombreuses femmes ont jugé inutile de fréquenter la clinique prénatale jusqu'à bien au deuxième trimestre. Les obstacles pratiques à la participation comprenaient des demandes intérieures contradictoires et l'attitude de certains agents de santé. L'accès aux soins prénatals en Gambie tout au long de la grossesse doit être pris en compte par étapes et les barrières aux soins ont été identifiées à chaque étape. Les entretiens avec des partenaires masculins et des agents de santé ont souligné leur rôle clé. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[3]:62-69).

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“…Doctor et al (2012) observed that maternal mortality in Northern Nigeria appeared to be the worst in the world, with 1,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2008. Reproductive health challenges and high mortality rates have been attributed partly to lack of reproductive health information (UN, 1996;Doctor et al, 2012, Rai et al, 2012.…”

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Reproductive Health Information Needs and Access Among Rural Women in Nigeria: A Study of Nsukka Zone in Enugu State

Ezema¹

2016

Afr. j. inf. commun. (Online)

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This article presents a study of the reproductive health information needs and access practices of rural women in Nsukka Cultural Zone, Enugu State, South East Nigeria. Three hundred and fifty women from 14 rural Nsukka communities were surveyed and 335 responses analysed. It was found that the main reproductive health information needs of the women were related to infertility; use of contraception; abortion; prevention of sexually transmitted diseases; antenatal care; and postnatal care. The main existing sources of reproductive health information were found to be: friends and relations; hospitals and health centres; churches; women's organisations; and radio and television. Fewer than half (46%) of the women participants were found to be accessing reproductive health information using their mobile phones. The author recommends enhanced rural development approaches that include: information provision through mobile communications; opening of rural libraries and information centres with Internet hubs; and sustainable adult literacy campaigns focused on reproductive health information. The study outlined in this article examined the reproductive health information needs of rural women in the Nsukka Cultural Zone of Enugu State in South East Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: identify the major reproductive health information needs of women; find out what were the existing governmental and/ or non-governmental information access structures in the women's localities that could meet these information needs; determine the women's existing sources of reproductive health information; determine the challenges faced by women in accessing reproductive health information; and recommend strategies for improved access to reproductive health information. Keywords

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Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services among Married Adolescent Women: Insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, 2008

Cited by 143 publications

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Proportion and factors affecting for post-natal care utilization in developing countries: A systematic review

Proportion and factors affecting for post-natal care utilization in developing countries: A systematic review

Barriers to Antenatal Care in an Urban Community in the Gambia: An In-depth Qualitative Interview Study

Reproductive Health Information Needs and Access Among Rural Women in Nigeria: A Study of Nsukka Zone in Enugu State

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