Exploring providers' perceived barriers to utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine providers' perceived barriers to utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.

Methods

A descriptive exploratory study design was used. Qualitative data was collected through the use of a pre-tested interview guide. Twelve providers participated in the study in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. They included nine officers in charge of primary health centers, two Chief Nursing Officers of a tertiary health institution and mission hospital and one Medical Officer-in-charge of a General hospital. QDA Miner Lite v2.0.6 was used in the analysis of the data.

Results

Most providers in urban and rural communities attributed good utilization of maternal health services to deliv

SUBMITTER: Eke PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136846 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature