Why do women walk away from maternal health services in Southwest Ethiopia? A qualitative study of caregivers' and clients' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuum of care for Maternal Health Care is continuity of care through pregnancy, childbirth, and after birth as a key strategy in reaching mothers and babies at a crucial time. Despite the widespread drop out from the continuum of care, there is limited understanding of perspectives of providers and clients about factors leading to drop out from care among women in Ethiopia.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the underlying reasons for which women walk away from maternal health services in Ethiopia care providers' and clients' perspectives.

Methods

The population for the study were comprised of all purposefully selected district health department deputy heads, MCH coordinators, primary health center unit directors, midwives and nurses in charg

SUBMITTER: Kitila SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950010 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature