Awareness and utilisation of postnatal care services among antenatal clinic attendees at ahmadu bello university teaching hospital Zaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
JohnKingsley C. Nwajagu ◽  
Nkeiruka Ameh ◽  
AdekunleO Oguntayo
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Care Services

scholarly journals Patients' satisfaction with emergency care services in a University Teaching Hospital in South-West, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-324
Author(s):  
Olabisi Olamide Deji-Dada ◽  
Samuel Ayokunle Dada ◽  
Johnson Dare Ogunlusi ◽  
Olusoji Abidemi Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Care Services ◽  
South West ◽  
Emergency Care Services

scholarly journals Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy amongst Antenatal Clinic Attendees at Booking at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-8
Author(s):  
S. Eli ◽  
D. G. B. Kalio ◽  
K. E. Okagua ◽  
A. A. Aloku ◽  
B. O. A. Atraide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family History ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) have tripled from 1980 till date as a result of many factors of which obesity/excessive weight gain is a closely related factor of DM. There are many adverse challenges of DM in pregnancy with its associated fetal and maternal consequences. Aim: To determine the prevalence of DM in pregnancy amongst antenatal clinic (ANC) at booking at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Methods: It was a cross sectional study of ANC attendees at booking at the RSUTH. Simple random sampling method was used. The Information was coded and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Results: A total of 99 pregnant women were recruited at booking in the ANC of the RSUTH. The mean age was 32.2 years and the modal parity was 1.0.The number of ANC attendees with weight equal to or greater than 90 Kg were 21 (21.2%), number with weight greater than equal to 90 Kg with glucose in urine were 10 (10.1%) Three (3.0%) of the subjects were known diabetic whereas 12 (12.1%) had family history of DM. Conclusion: The study revealed the prevalence of DM amongst ANC attendees at the RSUTH as 3.0%. There was corresponding glycosuria in 10.1% of the ANC attendees. ANC attendees had family history of DM were 12.1%. Advocacy is needed to educate the populace on the predisposing factors of DM and its adverse effect on maternal and child health.

scholarly journals A Study on the Attitude and Preference of Antenatal Clinic Attendees to Companionship during Labour and Delivery in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Sunday Uchenna Asogwa ◽  
Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor ◽  
Chuka Nobert Obi ◽  
Chukwunenye Chukwu Ibo ◽  
Darlington-Peter Chibuzor Ugoji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching

scholarly journals Utilization of maternal and child health services in Enugu, South East, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3228
Author(s):  
Pat U. Okpala ◽  
Chinwendu L. Okoye ◽  
Florence O. Adeyemo ◽  
Peace N. Iheanacho ◽  
Anthonia C. Emesonwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
Care Services ◽  
And Child Health

Background: Nigeria continues to have one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world at 814 deaths per 100,000 live births despite several efforts. Various factors can influence appropriate utilization of services during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. This study examined the perceived factors that influence the utilization of maternal and child-health services among mothers in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study population of 323 pregnant women was determined using the Power Analysis formula. The instrument used for data collection was a self-developed questionnaire. Demographic information of the women was also obtained for the study. The analysis was done with the software statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 16.0. Study period was from April 2016 to August 2016.Results: There was high antenatal clinic attendance (93.1%) and utilization of postnatal care services (93.1%). Also, the major factors that influenced the utilization of maternal and child health services were professionally defined needs, accessibility of health care services and economic status.Conclusions: There was high utilization of maternal and child health care services which was influenced by some factors. There is a need for nurses and other health workers to be actively engaged in educating mothers during antenatal visits. Sustainable financial subsidies and community-based initiatives should be developed to encourage early antenatal clinic visits and to provide the necessary information on the importance of facility-based antenatal and postnatal care.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Practice and Challenges of Exclusive Breastfeeding among working mothers attending antenatal clinic in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idiaraba

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 45-74
Author(s):  
Ogunmodi Oluwatosin Adebayo ◽  
Daniel Grace Omolade ◽  
Ajala Cecelia Kehinde ◽  
Shittu Fatimah Folashade ◽  
Nnademere Christian Chiemeka
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Knowledge Practice

scholarly journals Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets: Assessment of the Awareness and Utilization of Them among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Chidebe Christian Anikwe ◽  
John Chiadikobi Irechukwu ◽  
Bartholomew Chukwunonye Okorochukwu ◽  
Cyril Chijioke Ikeoha ◽  
Johnson Akuma Obuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Insecticide Treated Nets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background. The use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLITNs) is one of the effective strategies for the prevention of malaria, especially among pregnant women. Aim. This study is aimed at assessing the awareness and utilization of LLITNs during pregnancy among antenatal clinic attendees at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki. Materials and Methods. This was a cross-sectional study among antenatal attendees at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. A semistructured questionnaire was used to obtain relevant information from the participants. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results. The mean age of the women was 26.05 ± 5.76 years. About one-third (30%) of the respondents were nulliparous. Most of the respondents had at least a secondary education. More than ninety percent of the respondents had a good knowledge of malaria with 95.8% being aware of LLITNs. The main source of information was from hospitals (54.5%). The rate of utilization of LLITNs was 37.5%; however, consistent use was only reported by about a third of this proportion. The major reasons for not utilizing the nets include discomfort/heat and fear of the chemical content. Women with tertiary education were more likely to utilize mosquito nets during pregnancy compared with women with secondary or primary education. Women who live in rural areas (OR = 0.393 95% CI 0.602–0.073) were less likely to use LLITNs during pregnancy, while those who are aware of the aetiology of malaria (OR = 4.38 95% CI 0.983–19.591) were more likely to utilize LLITNs in pregnancy. Conclusion. The level of awareness of LLITNs is high; however, its utilization was discouragingly low. Rural dwellers and those without appropriate knowledge of the aetiology of malaria were less likely to use LLITNs in pregnancy.

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