Abstract
24Feb 2017 USERS EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS ON MATERNAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN SIAYA COUNTY, WESTERN KENYA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Obinge Elizabeth Omondi , Fred A. Amimo , Omondi S. Owino and Asito Stephen Amolo. Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Department of Biological Sciences, School of Biological and Physical Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Department of Health, County Government of Siaya.
Highlights
Proper utilization of maternal healthcare services greatlyReceived:12 December 2016 Final Accepted: 27 January 2017 Published: February 2017 reduces maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality
The findings revealed that the majority of the discussants were able to mention only a few danger signs in pregnancy
Our study found out that for those who had received some form of community maternal healthcare services, none had records of the services provided at the household
Summary
Proper utilization of maternal healthcare services greatly. Received: December 2016 Final Accepted: 27 January 2017 Published: February 2017 reduces maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. Utilization of such care is poor in Siaya County western Kenya. This study explored the user’s experiences and perception of maternal healthcare services, and gathered suggestions for optimizing utilization of maternal healthcare services in Siaya County
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