Access and Uses of Free Maternal Health Care Services Among Women in Urban West Zanzibar

Hannat Said Abdul-Rahman ,Mamudu Dafay ,Abdalla Ussi Hamad

doi:10.7176/jhmn/85-07

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to examine the access ad uses of free maternal health care services among women in Zanzibar Urban West Region. A quantitative approach adopted in this study and data was analyzed through descriptive statistical analysis. Simple Random and purposive sampling were used to select 262 Respondents. The data were collected through closed ended questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed that, Most of hospitals and clinics visited by maternal mothers were government clinics since 196 respondents which is equal to (74.8%) visited Government clinic, 66 respondents equal to (25.1%) visited private clinics and. In addition the study found that more than 80% of the total respondents were having access and uses of the service provided by the health centers during their pregnancy period. The government of Zanzibar through Ministry of Health should take the special measure to emphasis on the improvement of free maternal health care services in health centres. This may help maternal mother and infants’ to get good treatment. Keywords: Access and Uses, Free Maternal Health Care Services, Descriptive Statistics, Urban west Zanzibar DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/85-07 Publication date: January 31 st 2021

Highlights

Maternal health care service has been among the most important interventions to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality
Due to study results, it is vividly indicated that, more than 80% of the total respondents were partially satisfied of the service provided by the health centers during their pregnancy period
Apart from that, study results, it is vividly indicated that, more than 80% of the total respondents were partially satisfied of the service provided by the health centers during their pregnancy period

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Introduction

Maternal health care service has been among the most important interventions to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified that maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, where by each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being. The Maternal Health Task Force (2015) shows that, The United States (U.S.) fares worse in preventing pregnancy-related deaths than most other developed nations. Despite of participating in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and spending more than any other country on hospital-based maternity care, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the U.S remains at about 17 deaths per 100,000 live births. Between 2000 and 2017, the global MMR decreased by 38%. The U.S has failed to meet prior national goals for maternal mortality reduction and did not meet the modest Healthy People 2020 goal of reducing maternal mortality by 10% between 2007 and 2020

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