Assessment of Antenatal Care services among Pregnant Women in Omani Polyclinics

Background: Pregnant woman’s personal experience of antenatal care services can either be positive or negative; however, knowledge and experience appear to be of paramount importance in shaping their attitudes towards any healthcare-related services. This implies that women's experience of antenatal care services may affect their decision for seeking antenatal care in their present pregnancy, which can lead them to delay seeking care. Purpose: This study sought to explore the attitudes of pregnant women towards antenatal care services provided in primary health care facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive study design was used for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample pregnant women who fail to attend antenatal services as expected. Data were collected through face to face unstructured in-depth interview. A total of eighteen pregnant women participated in the study until data saturation. Data were analysed using Tech’s method of analysis. Results: Results revealed the following theme and sub-themes: Attitudes of pregnant women related to individual perceptions, perceived barriers to utilizing antenatal care services,’ attitudes of healthcare providers, long waiting times in healthcare facilities, lack privacy and confidentiality in healthcare facilities and attitudes of pregnant women related to attendance of antenatal services. Conclusion: Attitudes of pregnant women about antenatal care are shaped by their knowledge and previous encounters with the health care services that they had previously received. It is therefore important to provide women-friendly services. It is recommended that health education regarding the importance of antenatal care services must be given to all women daily in the waiting areas of each primary health care facilities, thus, the healthcare providers should promote the active participation of pregnant women during the health education sessions and provide opportunities to ask questions.

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Dietary Habits Associated with Anemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa178 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nyasiro S Gibore ◽

Agatha F Ngowi ◽

Mariam J Munyogwa ◽

Mwanaisha M Ali

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Birth Interval ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Education Level ◽

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

Care Services ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Background Anemia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality of pregnant women and increases the risks of fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Approximately 50% of all anemia is estimated to be caused by low dietary intake of iron, poor absorption of dietary iron, or blood loss. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and assess the dietary habits associated with anemia among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Unguja Island, Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted to select 338 pregnant women at Kivunge, Mwembeladu and Mnazimmoja hospitals from March to June, 2018. Hemoglobin concentration was measured using a HemoCue photometer on capillary blood. Sociodemographic data and dietary habits were collected using a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using the SPSS version 21.0. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out to determine the predictors of anemia among pregnant women. The overall prevalence of anemia was 80.8%. Of these 68.64% had mild anemia, 11.24% had moderate anemia and 0.89% had severe anemia. Anemia was significantly associated with inadequate dietary diversity (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 1.16, 95%CI = 0.57–2.36, p < 0.05), drinking tea or coffee with meal (AOR = 0.06, 95%CI = 0.03–0.13, p < 0.001), consuming less than three meals per day (AOR = 2.92, 95%CI = 1.60–5.84, p < 0.001), higher education level (AOR = 3.4, 95%CI = 1.6–7.2, p < 0.0001), birth interval of less than two years (AOR = 3.6, 95%CI = 1.1–11.9, p < 0.05) and multigravida (AOR = 1.2, 95% = 0.3–4.4, p < 0.0001). The prevalence of anemia in this study demonstrates a severe public health problem among pregnant women. Inadequate dietary diversity coupled with inadequate daily meal intake and consumption of tea or coffee were the dietary habits predictors of anemia among pregnant women. Other predictors of anemia were higher education level, multigravida and birth interval of less than two years. Nutrition policy interventions are needed in order to complement antenatal care services by providing important information on healthy eating habits during pregnancy.

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Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in Diette Koki memorial hospital, Opolo Bayelsa state, Nigeria

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190852 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 802

Author(s):

Otovwe Agofure ◽

Stella Odjimogho ◽

Oghenenioborue R. A. Okandeji-Barry ◽

Imomotimi Glasgow

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Memorial Hospital ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

High Blood Glucose ◽

Care Services

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes which prevalence is on the increase in Nigeria may have negative consequences on the health of the foetus or mother. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and its complications among pregnant women attending antenatal services in Diette Koki memorial hospital Opolo Bayelsa State from 2014-2016.Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out at the Diette Koki Memorial Hospital Opolo in Bayelsa State. The study population comprised pregnant women that attended antenatal care services within the period of January 2014-December 2016. A designed proforma was used to collect the data from the hospital record department.Results: The results of the study showed that the prevalence of gestational diabetes in the year 2014 was 0.023% or 2.33 per 10,000 pregnancies while the prevalence for 2015 was 0.026% or 2.59% per 10000 pregnancies. Furthermore, other complications recorded were hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Similarly, there was a significant correlation between prevalence of gestational diabetes and other complications (r=0.898, p=0.022).Conclusions: In conclusion, prevalence of gestational diabetes was recorded among pregnant women of Diette Koki memorial hospital Opobo Bayelsa State. Therefore, prompt screening and preventive measures should be enforced by health care professionals to prevent maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality.

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Factors associated with four or more antenatal care services among pregnant women: a cross-sectional survey in eight South Central Coast provinces of Vietnam

International Journal of Women s Health ◽

10.2147/ijwh.s87276 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 699 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Duc Duong ◽

Ha Bui ◽

Tac Pham ◽

Duong Doan ◽

Thi Le

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Central Coast ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Services ◽

South Central

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Including the Excluded in Antenatal Care: A Systematic Review of Concerns for D/deaf Pregnant Women

Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.3390/bs11050067 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

Olufemi Timothy Adigun ◽

Olugbenga Akinrinoye ◽

Helen Ngozichukwuka Obilor

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

The Body ◽

Bibliographic Databases ◽

Care Services ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Comprehensive Search ◽

Antenatal Clinics

This paper presents global evidence derived from a systematic review of the literature on the issues of D/deaf pregnant women and antenatal care. A comprehensive search through four bibliographic databases identified a dataset of 10,375 academic papers, from which six papers met the inclusion criteria for in-depth analysis related to D/deaf pregnant women’s use of antenatal care/clinics. Findings from the analysis revealed four major concerns for D/deaf pregnant women who attended antenatal clinics for care. These concerns were communication difficulties, satisfaction with antenatal care services, attendance at antenatal clinics, and associated health outcomes. Based on the identified issues and concerns, it is recommended that pre- and in-service healthcare workers should be trained on how to communicate through sign language with their D/deaf patients. In addition, there is a need to rapidly expand the body of knowledge on the issues concerning antenatal care for D/deaf pregnant women vis-à-vis their relationship with healthcare workers in antenatal facilities.

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Perceived cost in the utilization of antenatal care services by pregnant women in Abeokuta South

Nigerian Medical Practitioner ◽

10.4314/nmp.v48i4.28775 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

Author(s):

AT Onajole ◽

FA Ali ◽

KA Odeyemi ◽

BO Ogunnowo ◽

ES Oridota

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Care Services

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Alteration of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels among Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness Attending Antenatal Care Services at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Uganda

Journal of Biosciences and Medicines ◽

10.4236/jbm.2017.58005 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 05 (08) ◽

pp. 55-77

Author(s):

Atusiimirwe Jovile Kasande ◽

Ejike Daniel Eze ◽

Iliya Ezekiel ◽

Karimah Mohammed Rabiu

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽

Morning Sickness ◽

Care Services

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Magnitude of Anemia and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Visiting Public Health Institutions for Antenatal Care Services in Adama Town, Ethiopia

Central African Journal of Public Health ◽

10.11648/j.cajph.20180405.14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 149 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ebrahim Mohammed

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Care Services ◽

Public Health Institutions ◽

Health Institutions

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Prevalence and factors associated with late antenatal care visit among pregnant women in Lushoto, Tanzania

Tanzania Journal of Health Research ◽

10.4314/thrb.v19i3.4 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Flora Njiku ◽

Herman Wella ◽

Adellah Sariah ◽

Joyce Protas

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Care Services ◽

First Trimester ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

World Health ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Services

Background: Adequate utilization of antenatal health care services is associated with improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The World Health Organization recommends pregnant women to attend antenatal care services as early as in the first trimester. However, many women due to various reasons fail to meet the recommendations. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with late antenatal booking among pregnant women in Lushoto district of north-eastern Tanzania.Methods: This hospital based cross sectional study involved pregnant women and was conducted in August-September 2015. A standardized questionnaire was used to obtain participants demographic characteristics and obstetrics history. Data analysis was done using (SPSS) and relationship between outcome variables and exposure variable was done using Chi-square test. Multivariate logistic regression was used to measure the association.Results: A total of 240 participants were involved in the study. Out of these, 169 (70.4%) participants booked late for antenatal care (ANC) services. Delayed booking was mainly associated with not being married (AOR=3.08; 95%CI 1.149-8.275; P value=0.025) and unemployment (AOR=4.28; 95% CI 2.11-8.679; p-value=0.000)Conclusion: Late first antenatal clinic visit was high in Lushoto, and was highly associated with unmarried and unemployment status. Therefore, provision of continuous health education and community sensitization on the importance of timely seeking ANC services should be strengthened.

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