Association between social support and place of delivery: a cross-sectional study in Kericho, Western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An estimated 358,000 maternal deaths still occur worldwide each year. The place of delivery is of great significance to the reduction of maternal mortality. Moreover, socio-economic factors, cultural traits, and local customs are associated with health-seeking behavior. This study aimed to explore determinants of association between social support and place of delivery.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November 2011 at Sosiot Health Center, Kericho West District, Kenya. Participants were 303 mothers who brought their babies to the health center for immunization within their first year of life. Women underwent a structured interview using a questionnaire on demographic characteristics and their experiences of delivery including pla

SUBMITTER: Ono M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4222494 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature