Postnatal care services utilization among mothers who attending reproductive and child health clinic in Nyamagana district Mwanza Tanzania.
Anthony Peter Wangwe CUHAS/MD/4002513/T/18
Postnatal care services utilization among mothers who attending reproductive and child health clinic in Nyamagana district Mwanza Tanzania. - Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2023 - xi; 34 Pages Includes References and Appendices
Abstract:
Background: The postnatal period, encompassing the weeks following childbirth, is a critical phase for maternal and newborn health. Adequate postnatal care services play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of both mothers and infants, facilitating early detection and management of postpartum complications, and providing essential support and guidance on infant care and breastfeeding. However, there is a significant gap in the utilization of postnatal care services, particularly among mothers attending the reproductive and child health care clinic (RCHC). Understanding the factors influencing postnatal care utilization within this specific population is crucial for developing targeted intervention to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Objectives: To determine the utilization rate of postnatal care services among mothers who attends postnatal clinic in Nyamagana district hospital and Makongoro health centre Mwanza, Tanzania.
Methods: The study employed a quantitative survey to collect demographic information, utilization pattern, and satisfaction levels regarding postnatal care services. The survey administered a representative sample of mothers attending the RCHC during the study period. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to determine the association between variables.
Implication of the study: The result of the study provide insight into the utilization of postnatal care services among mothers who attend postnatal clinic visits at Nyamagana district hospitals. The study findings are useful for the healthcare providers and policy makers in improving the utilization of postnatal care services in Nyamagana district.
Results: The study involved 385 patients, who were all females, patient’s age ranged from 19 to 43 years with a mean age of 26.65 and standard deviation of 5.8. The results revealed that most participants (65.5%) attended only one visits for PNC service throughout RCH clinic hence underutilization, with most of them (50.1%) facing a challenge of long waiting in PNC clinic.
Conclusion and recommendations: The ministry of health together with NGOs should emphasize on postnatal care visits among delivering mothers.
Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz: www.bugando.ac.tz
--Obstetrics and Gynecology --Pathology
Postnatal care services utilization among mothers who attending reproductive and child health clinic in Nyamagana district Mwanza Tanzania. - Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2023 - xi; 34 Pages Includes References and Appendices
Abstract:
Background: The postnatal period, encompassing the weeks following childbirth, is a critical phase for maternal and newborn health. Adequate postnatal care services play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of both mothers and infants, facilitating early detection and management of postpartum complications, and providing essential support and guidance on infant care and breastfeeding. However, there is a significant gap in the utilization of postnatal care services, particularly among mothers attending the reproductive and child health care clinic (RCHC). Understanding the factors influencing postnatal care utilization within this specific population is crucial for developing targeted intervention to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Objectives: To determine the utilization rate of postnatal care services among mothers who attends postnatal clinic in Nyamagana district hospital and Makongoro health centre Mwanza, Tanzania.
Methods: The study employed a quantitative survey to collect demographic information, utilization pattern, and satisfaction levels regarding postnatal care services. The survey administered a representative sample of mothers attending the RCHC during the study period. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to determine the association between variables.
Implication of the study: The result of the study provide insight into the utilization of postnatal care services among mothers who attend postnatal clinic visits at Nyamagana district hospitals. The study findings are useful for the healthcare providers and policy makers in improving the utilization of postnatal care services in Nyamagana district.
Results: The study involved 385 patients, who were all females, patient’s age ranged from 19 to 43 years with a mean age of 26.65 and standard deviation of 5.8. The results revealed that most participants (65.5%) attended only one visits for PNC service throughout RCH clinic hence underutilization, with most of them (50.1%) facing a challenge of long waiting in PNC clinic.
Conclusion and recommendations: The ministry of health together with NGOs should emphasize on postnatal care visits among delivering mothers.
Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz: www.bugando.ac.tz
--Obstetrics and Gynecology --Pathology