AN INVESTIGATION OF CLIENT RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF HEALTH FACILITY DURING CHILD BIRTH BY WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS IN MATINYANI SUB-COUNTY IN KITUI COUNTY

Authors

  • Maingi Nyambura Nancy Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
  • Prof. Margaret Keraka Kenyatta University

Abstract

Purpose: This study was aimed at identifying client related factors influencing utilization of health facility during child birth by women aged 15-49 years in Matinyani Sub-County in Kitui County.

Methods: It was a facility- based study conducted in Matinyani Sub county where 376 women and 6 health facilities were included. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The variables tested were utilization of health facility during child birth and client related factors. Data collection was done using focused group discussions guide, interview schedule guide, observation and analysis was done using SPSS version 17. Chi test was used to show association between the variables

Results: The proportion of women not utilizing SBA were 58%, with 33.8% being assisted by traditional birth attendant. Ninety nine percent attended ANC but only 53.7% made the recommended four visits.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the study findings it is recommended that community to be health educated on importance of hospital delivery, dangers associated with home delivery by the government, faith based organization and non-governmental organization.

Keywords: Client related factors, utilization, health facility, child birth, women aged 15-49 years, Kitui County

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Author Biographies

Maingi Nyambura Nancy, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

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Prof. Margaret Keraka, Kenyatta University

Senior Lecturer

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Published

2018-06-11

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Nancy, M. N., & Keraka, P. M. (2018). AN INVESTIGATION OF CLIENT RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF HEALTH FACILITY DURING CHILD BIRTH BY WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS IN MATINYANI SUB-COUNTY IN KITUI COUNTY. Global Journal of Health Sciences, 3(1), 57–81. Retrieved from https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/GJHS/article/view/649

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)

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