"If there are no female nurses to attend to me, I will just go and deliver at home": a qualitative study in Garissa, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The North Eastern region in Kenya experiences challenges in the utilization of maternal and newborn health services. In this region, culture and religion play a major role in influencing healthcare seeking behaviour of the community. This study was conducted to (i) understand key inherent barriers to health facility delivery in the Somali community of North Eastern Kenya and (ii) inform interventions on specific needs of this community.

Methods

The study was conducted among community members of Garissa sub-County as part of a baseline assessment before the implementation of an intervention package aimed at creating demand and increasing utilization of maternal and newborn services. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted with clan leade

SUBMITTER: N'Gbichi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6734258 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature