Maternal knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding immunization of under five children in Primary Health Care centres in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State

Background: Clients’ satisfaction with the quality of care in an antenatal clinic is the extent to which the health care system meets the clients’ expectations, aims and choices. Objective: To assess the clients’ knowledge and satisfaction with antenatal care (ANC) services in Primary Health Centres in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 registered pregnant women who were selected using a multistage sampling method. The data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, constructed from a review of the Safe Motherhood Needs Assessment package and other available literature on antenatal care. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 27.8±5.5 years. The majority were married (91.6%). Health education was the leading ANC activity recognized by 98.7% of the respondents. Knowledge was poor as only 46.1% had good knowledge of at least 50% of total knowledge score. Overall, satisfaction with the services was good as the majority (96.8%) of the respondents were satisfied with the services. Marital status, number of antenatal visits and level of education were statistically significantly associated with the level of satisfaction (p < 0.001, 0.02 and 0.007 respectively). Conclusion: Though the knowledge of ANC was poor, overall satisfaction level was good. Programmes that improve maternal knowledge about ANC should be emphasized in PHCs.

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Diarrhea Treatment Behaviour among Mothers of Under-five Children Attending Primary Health Care Clinic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/bjmmr/2016/27522 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

C Agbede ◽

J Kio ◽

O Oladutele

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Care Clinic ◽

Under Five ◽

Under Five Children ◽

Primary Health Care Clinic ◽

Primary Health

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Availability of personnel, facilities and services in Primary Health Care Centres in a Local Government Area in Benin City, Nigeria

Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Research ◽

10.4081/acbr.2020.111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Vincent Yakubu Adam ◽

Joy Chinyere Nwaogwugwu

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Local Government ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Benin City ◽

Essential Drugs ◽

Primary Health ◽

Primary Health Centres ◽

Health Centres

Background: Effective delivery of healthcare services especially at the Primary Health Care level requires availability of adequate infrastructure, basic diagnostic medical equipment, drugs and well-trained medical personnel. Quality Primary Health Care initiatives have been recognized as fundamental to improving health outcomes. This study assessed the resources available for Primary Health Care delivery in a Local Government Area in Benin City, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. All the public primary health centres in Egor LGA, Benin City, Nigeria were assessed for availability of personnel, facilities/ equipment and services using an adapted observational checklist. Results: All the 10 public primary health centres were assessed. The primary health centres had inadequate skilled-manpower: only 1 (10.0%) had a medical officer, Community Health Officers and nurse/midwives were adequate in only 2 (20.0%), and none of them (0.0%) had a medical record officer and pharmacy technician. Basic equipment for examination of clients were available in 3 of the health facilities (30.0%). All 10 of the health centres (100.0%) offered basic services but not for 24 hours. Essential drugs were not regularly available in all the facilities. Conclusions: Basic healthcare services were rendered but not for 24 hours. Several challenges such as inadequate skilled health personnel, lack of basic amenities, and shortage of essential drugs affect the primary health centres. Basic hospital facilities/equipment needed to enhance 24 hours’ service delivery at the primary health centres should be provided by the Local Government.

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