scholarly journals Attitudes of Pregnant Women Towards Antenatal Care Services Provided in Primary Health Care Facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Lucia Drigo ◽  
Masane Luvhengo ◽  
Rachel T. Lebese ◽  
Lufuno Makhado
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

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.

scholarly journals Factors influencing successful implementation of the basic antenatal care approach in primary health care facilities in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal

Curationis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thembelihle S.P. Ngxongo ◽  
Maureen N. Sibiya
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

Background: In a move to alleviate the burden of consistently high maternal and perinatal mortality rates, the South African National Department of Health (DoH) introduced Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) in all Primary Health Care facilities that were providing antenatal care services. However, not all facilities in the eThekwini district have successfully implemented the approach. The aim of the study was to identify the factors that influence successful implementation of the BANC approach.  Objectives: The objectives were to identify facilities that had successfully implemented the BANC approach and the factors that influenced successful implementation of the BANC approach, in order to make recommendations on these factors.Method: A descriptive quantitative design was used. Firstly, primary health care facilities that were successful in implementing the BANC approach were identified through a retrospective record auditing. A total of 27 facilities were identified, of which 18 facilities were included in the study. This was followed by data collection from 59 midwives in order to identify the factors that influenced successful implementation of the BANC approach. The data was analysed using version 19 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.Results: The positive factors that influenced successful implementation of the BANC approach included: the availability and accessibility of BANC services, policies, guidelines and protocol; various means of communication; a comprehensive package of and the integration of primary health care services; training and in-service education; human and material resources; the support and supervision offered to the midwives by the primary health care supervisors; supervisors’ understanding of the approach and the levels of experience of midwives involved in implementation of the BANC approach.Conclusion: The success that the facilities had achieved in implementing BANC approach was attributed to these positive factors. 

The Midwife-woman interaction as a critical component of antenatal care: ethical implications and lessons to be learned

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Mmabojalwa Mathibe-Neke
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

Pregnancy and childbirth are important rites of passage for women and their families, with deep personal and cultural significance, bringing joy along with great physical and emotional vulnerability. The purpose of the study under review was to explore pregnant women’s experiences of midwife-woman interaction and the extent to which it conforms to respectful ethical care. A qualitative case study design was applied. The setting was randomly selected primary health care facilities that form a first point of contact for pregnant women for antenatal care in Gauteng, South Africa. The population of the study was pregnant women of low socio-economic class receiving free antenatal care service at public primary health care facilities. Women waiting for their routine antenatal care were conveniently selected to be part of the focus group discussions (FGDs). The data was analysed thematically. Whilst a few positive aspects regarding midwife-woman interaction were shared, the participants expressed a desire for personal care; a shorter waiting time; continuity of care; enhanced communication with midwives; a greater opportunity for asking questions and receiving comprehensive answers; and a greater attention to their needs and fears. Recommendations were provided based on the study findings to enhance respectful practice by midwives.

scholarly journals Coverage and Quality of Antenatal Care Provided at Primary Health Care Facilities in the ‘Punjab’ Province of ‘Pakistan’

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e113390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ashraf Majrooh ◽  
Seema Hasnain ◽  
Javaid Akram ◽  
Arif Siddiqui ◽  
Zahid Ali Memon
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Punjab Province ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

scholarly journals A retrospective audit of antibiotic prescriptions in primary health-care facilities in Eastern Region, Ghana

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary-Anne Ahiabu ◽  
Britt P Tersbøl ◽  
Richard Biritwum ◽  
Ib C Bygbjerg ◽  
Pascal Magnussen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities
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