Maternity waiting home utilization among women who gave birth in the pastoralist communities of Borana Zone, Ethiopia: A community-based mixed-method study design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternity Waiting Home (MWH) utilization is valuable for enhancing maternal and neonatal health service utilization. Although few studies have been conducted in non-pastoral areas, more evidence is needed from pastoralist communities. Hence, the study aimed to assess the utilization of MWH and its associated factors among women in pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.

Methods

A concurrent mixed-method design was conducted from 10 Augustto15 September 2021. The cluster sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Qualitative data was collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Multivariable logistic regression analysis is used to identify significant factors. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed and triangulated with qu

SUBMITTER: Boru TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234036 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature